Image Courtesy of the London Chamber of Commerce
It was an honour to lead the fireside chat with Mayor Josh Morgan at the State of the City Address on January 23rd.
Over 1,200 community members and business leaders gathered to hear Mayor Josh Morgan deliver the annual State of the City Address. I asked about key announcements focusing on housing and the downtown core, and we had a passionate conversation about London's future.
From the London Chamber of Commerce:
This morning, over 1,200 community members and business leaders gathered to hear Mayor Josh Morgan deliver his State of the City Address. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Key announcements from the address included:
- A partnership with the City of London, Ontario - Municipal Government, St. Joseph's Health Care London, and the Homes for Heroes Foundation to establish a 20-unit tiny home village for homeless veterans at Parkwood Institute.
- A forthcoming "open-air public space drug strategy" from the London Police Service - Canada.
- Increased police presence in the downtown core and Old East Village to enhance safety.
- A new incentive program to support startup and renovation costs for eligible businesses activating vacant spaces in key areas of the city.
- Mayor's direction to keep the 2026 tax increase under 5%.
- York Developments plans to break ground this summer on London’s tallest buildings—a 43-story and a 53-story tower on King Street at the Forks of the Thames.
- The announcement that Inno Foods has chosen London for its first expansion outside of British Columbia, with a new facility set to open at Innovation Park.
Special thanks to Katie Wilhelm for leading the fireside chat with Mayor Josh Morgan.
Missed the event? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCrnt8QEArA
Images Courtesy of The London Chamber of Commerce