Bass to Deliver Two State of the City Speeches During Election Season

Bass to Deliver Two State of the City⁤ addresses Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ‌is ​deviating from tradition by delivering two State of‌ the City addresses in 2026, with the first scheduled for February 2nd. This shift comes as Bass campaigns for a second term in the June 2nd election.

The initial address, to be held at‍ the Los Angeles ​Memorial Coliseum, will focus on preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Los Angeles will host‌ eight matches at SoFi ⁣Stadium ‌in Inglewood.

According‌ to⁣ an official invitation, ‌the February 2nd speech aims to unify the ⁤city and celebrate its “people, neighborhoods and cultures.” Bass stated, “It’s a day to​ really celebrate our city…last year was very, very tough, and now we’re ready to⁢ get things together to welcome the world.”

A second State of the City address will follow at a later date, approximately three months after the first. The purpose of the second address is to provide a more detailed assessment⁢ of the city’s progress.