Join us for Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb's 4th Annual State of the City, marking the final address of the Mayor's first term. This year's event will feature Mayor Bibb in a live conversation with WKYC's Russ Mitchell, discussing the initiatives driving Cleveland's growth and transformation.
Cleveland's historic Public Auditorium — now home to the Cleveland Charge — will serve as the backdrop for this celebration of the city's progress and a look at the year ahead.
Have a question for the Mayor? In addition to his remarks, the Mayor will also answer questions directly from Cleveland residents. All who are interested are invited to submit questions ahead of time through the City Club by clicking here.
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The livestream will be available beginning at 12 p.m.
Production and distribution of City Club forums in partnership with Ideastream Public Media is generously provided by PNC and the United Black Fund.
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FAQs 2025 STATE OF THE CITY
Where is the State of the City held this year?
Cleveland Public Auditorium
500 Lakeside Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44114
What time do doors open?
Doors open at 11:00am.
The program begins at noon.
We recommend taking your seat by 11:45am.
Do I need tickets?
The 2025 State of the City is open to the public, and is a ticketed event. Tickets are $60 (members) / $75 (non-members). Tables are $900 (nonprofits) / $1,200 (corporations).
Is there a bag policy?
Be sure to allow extra time for security screening and limit your number of personal items. Backpacks and other large bags/totes are not permitted, please leave these items in your car or at home. Small purses are fine.
How do I submit a question for the Mayor?
You can submit a question for the mayor through this link.
How will I know my question is selected?
If your question is selected, City Club staff will be in touch via email.
Are there services available for hearing-impaired and special seating for physically disabled?
There will be an ASL interpreter and designated seating near the interpreter. There is also wheelchair accessibility and seating for those using wheelchairs.
How can I sign up for a free RTA pass?
Please contact Amber Walker at awalker@cityclub.org to request a transit pass. All pass requests need to be received no later than Monday, April 14th to make sure there is time to mail them out. Paratransit passes are also available. Please be sure to note if you need a paratransit pass. Alternatively, passes may be picked up in person at the City Club office (1317 Euclid Avenue, Suite 100 Cleveland, OH 44115) during the following hours: 9am - 3pm, Monday through Friday.
Is there parking at the event?
Paid parking is available at Willard Park Garage. Click here to view additional parking around Public Auditorium.
Can be a sponsor?
For more information on sponsorships, contact Noelle Celeste at the City Club at nceleste@cityclub.org.
Will there be food?
Lunch will be provided.
Will the livestream be available?
The 2025 State of the City will be available on the City Club website live during the forum and available as video or audio for free after the forum.
I am a member of the media. How can I cover the State of the City? Can I take pictures?
All media must register in advance with the City Club. Contact Jerome Sheriff at jsheriff@cityclub.org to register. Check-in at the Media table on the day of the forum to receive your credentials. There will be a City Club photographer on site to provide pooled photos for media use immediately following the forum.
Can I embed the livestream on another website?
Yes. If you would like to embed the video on your site, please email Maria Gerstenberger at mgerstenberger@cityclub.org.
The ideas expressed in City Club forums are those of the speakers, and not of the City Club, Ideastream Public Media, or their sponsors.
