Mayor Meyer says Brentwood is 'ready for the future' after year of infrastructure, safety and economic investments

Brentwood Mayor Susanna Meyer delivered the city's annual State of the City address, framing Brentwood's growth from agricultural roots to a community of about 65,000 residents and asserting the city is prepared for the future.

In her address, Meyer highlighted a string of operational achievements across public works and utilities. A city presenter said crews swept more than 15,000 miles of streets, removed about 1,500 square feet of graffiti and delivered about 3.7 billion gallons of drinking water in 2025. Officials also reported an expansion of wastewater treatment capacity to about 6.4 million gallons per day and said recycled water is being used to irrigate medians, schools and more than 100 parks and roughly 240 acres of open space.

"I am Susanna Meyer, and I'm honored to serve as Brentwood's mayor," Meyer said. She posed the address's central question — "Is Brentwood prepared for the future?" — and answered it for the audience: "Yes. Yes. We are."

Public safety officials briefed the audience on policing metrics and new tools. The dispatch center handled more than 32,000 calls last year, and the department maintained an average staffing ratio of about one officer per 1,000 residents, the presentation said. City speakers credited investments such as a secured license plate reader network and improved radio coordination with helping officers solve crimes and locate missing persons more quickly.

On fiscal matters, a presenter said the city is operating with a balanced budget and an approximately 30% reserve, which staff said allows continued service delivery and planned infrastructure investment while preserving long‑term stability. The address also noted recognition for excellence in government accounting and budgeting.

Transportation and maintenance work were highlighted as part of preventative maintenance and congestion‑relief efforts. City staff described pavement, sidewalk and curb rehabilitation and projects to reduce bottlenecks by adding bike lanes, medians and synchronizing traffic signals. Major corridor work called out included projects on Lone Tree Way and North Brentwood Boulevard.

Economic development featured prominently: city officials reported more than $1 billion in annual taxable sales and cited continuing interest from national retailers, including Costco, as well as local retail centers such as Sand Creek Crossing, Lone Tree Plaza and Lone Tree Crosses. Meyer said the city will "kick off" development of a tech innovation center along Highway 4 designed to expand local job opportunities.

Community programming and inclusion were also emphasized. Speakers and residents described events such as Unified Prom, Día de los Muertos, Lunar New Year and Juneteenth, and the city said it added an adaptive program coordinator in 2025 to expand inclusive programming. Parks and recreation were noted as priorities, with speakers pointing to Loma Vista Park and the recent installation of three new athletic fields intended to support more local tournaments.

Mayor Meyer closed by restating the city’s commitment to stewardship, partnerships and service as Brentwood pursues ongoing projects and planning. The address contained no formal motions or votes; it was an informational presentation and community address.