2025 State of the City - Mayor Jared Carr

The City of Lebanon, Missouri's 2025 State of the City address highlighted key municipal initiatives and progress, focusing on citizen engagement, economic growth, public safety, infrastructure improvements, and digital accessibility. The city reported a 2.8% population increase since 2020 and emphasized expanding housing options and economic development, particularly on the west side and downtown revitalization. Public safety enhancements include adopting the 2022 building codes, transitioning police dispatch to a combined county center, and directing marijuana sales revenue to addiction treatment programs. Infrastructure projects funded by sales tax and federal ARPA funds include road improvements, sidewalk expansions, and stormwater management. The city is also implementing a new enterprise resource planning system to improve internal efficiency and customer service. Additionally, partnerships with local schools and healthcare providers are advancing medical training and workforce development. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but several capital improvement projects and funding allocations were noted as ongoing or planned.