City Of Marion: Mayor AbouAssaly Delivers Marion's State Of The City Address

Press release from the City of Marion:

03/11/2022 3:15 PM

On March 10, Mayor Nick AbouAssaly delivered the 28th annual State of the City address for Marion.

It recapped a year that was marked by significant progress and forward momentum even as the City continued its response to the COVID-19 public health crisis and the effects of the 2020 derecho.

The mayor highlighted progress that is anchored in a high standard of excellence in serving Marion’s residents and giving them a quality of life that is unequaled in our state.

He also noted that progress on the economic development front is visible, the momentum is palpable and the potential for success is hard to resist.

In the 2021 community survey administered by Polco and the National
Research Center, more than 9 out of 10 residents said Marion is either
good or excellent as a place to live; more than 9 out of 10 residents
said Marion is a good or excellent place to raise children and more than 9
out of 10 residents said they’d recommend living in Marion to a friend.This sentiment was echoed in this video produced for the event.

In his closing remarks, he added, "Our residents see Marion as a place where they can achieve their goals in life. And that is what makes our work so meaningful. You see, when we go to work every day, we’re focused on more than collecting trash and fixing potholes (although that is very important work). Team Marion is investing in a greater vision; we’re investing in our community’s dreams; we’re investing in better opportunities for all people; we’re investing in a quality of life that is unmatched in our state.”

For those unable to attend the presentation, a full recording will be available in a couple of weeks.

This press release was produced by the City of Marion. The views expressed here are the author’s own.