The 2023 State of the City remarks by Mayor Robert M. "Bobby" Dyer and City Manager Patrick Duhaney.

Virginia Beach Mayor Robert M. “Bobby” Dyer and City Manager Patrick Duhaney delivered the annual State of the City address at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The event is the first in a series of five sponsored by the Hampton Roads Chamber.

In celebration of Virginia Beach’s 60th anniversary, the talk focused on “The Next 60 Years and Beyond" and highlighted major city initiatives, key business happenings, recognize several organizations, new event announcements, and provided a look forward for the city.

The State of the City address is scheduled to re-broadcast on Cox Channel 48 and Verizon Channel 45, beginning Sunday, March 19.

State of the City Address

State of the City Address - 03/15/2023
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