On Monday, June 26, 2023, Mayor Cavalier Johnson offered an upbeat assessment of Milwaukee’s present and future during his second State of the City speech at Henry Maier Festival Park. The mayor’s speech touted a vision of “One Milwaukee,” a city that celebrates its diversity and embraces “shared desires for public safety, equitable economic opportunity and city services that serve the needs of every person.” In the audience were not only members of the press and citizens as well but also many other local and state leaders who offered their support including Gov. Tony Evers, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, members of the Common Council, Police Chief Jeffrey B. Norman, County Sheriff Dr. Denita Ball and mebers of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.