Mayor Wells-Armstrong presented her 2020 State of the City Address Thursday evening, focusing on accomplishments of her administration and commenting about the country's state of affairs with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.  The mayor said law enforcement efforts with the NAACP have developed shared principles in helping bridge the gap of mistrust between police and communities of color. She said the committment was evident in the recent protest marches. 

The focus of the mayor's speech updated the community about accomplishments in the fiscal year, highlighted projects in the City of Kankakee, encouraged civic engagement and provide further plans to move Kankakee Forward.
Mayor Wells-Armstrong delivered her first State of the City Address in 2018. This year’s State of the City Address allowed only a small group of guests in the room due to social distancing and safety guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Presentations included the Key to the City presented to Kankakee natives Tyjuan Hagler, former NFL football player with the Indianapolis Colts, as well as, recognizing Keenan Love for his recent 46 mile walk from Chicago to Kankakee in honor of George Floyd.

“I am very appreciative that we have Kankakee natives who have moved away, but continue to invest in our community and our young people. Not only do their efforts support us in moving Kankakee Forward, but they inspire generations to come,” said Mayor Wells-Armstrong.

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