2026 State of the City Address with Mayor Travis Stovall

The 2026 State of the City Address for Gresham, Oregon, delivered by Mayor Travis Stovall on June 17, 2026, highlighted significant progress and ongoing initiatives in public safety, economic development, housing, and infrastructure. Key procurement-related updates included the reopening of the Rockwood Public Safety Facility funded by the 2024 public safety levy, the addition of new police and firefighter positions, and the near completion of the rebuild of fire station 74 with a construction contract close to execution. Economic development efforts were underscored by the 20-year enterprise zone program, which has attracted over $1.6 billion in investments and created more than 5,000 jobs, and the recent opening of major commercial facilities such as the Grainger Northwest Distribution Center, a $15 million annual wage employer. The city also reported a $20 million investment in parks infrastructure with the Gresham Sports Park development. Housing initiatives included the opening of affordable housing units funded by the 2018 Metro Housing Bond and the successful housing of over 170 households through the city's homeless services team. The address emphasized the importance of continued investment and partnerships to sustain prosperity and community well-being in Gresham.