Mayor lays out growth, events, safety gains in Grand Prairie State of the City

Mayor delivered the 02/2026 State of the City address in Grand Prairie, framing the speech as a reflection of long-term growth and renewed opportunity. He highlighted a list of recent economic wins — from renewed venue agreements to new restaurants and industrial expansions — and emphasized the city's role as an entertainment and events hub in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.

The Mayor cited several metrics and milestones to make the case for growth. "We welcomed 2,600,000 unique visitors," he said, and noted Major League Cricket drew 126,000 fans to the stadium in 2025. He also credited public-private partnerships and municipal investments for the city's recent rankings and awards, including repeated recognition for digital government services and a top regional safety ranking cited from WalletHub.