Santa Clarita Mayor Jason Gibbs is serving up a heaping portion of thanks this Thanksgiving, and he's inviting all residents to the table. According to a heartfelt message posted to the City's website, Gibbs expresses his profound appreciation for the trust and engagement of the community over the last year. "Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other," Gibbs quoted Randy Pausch, signaling the season's spirit of thanksgiving.
In a look back over the year's accomplishments, Gibbs relishes the joy that new City ventures have brought to Santa Clarita's families and individuals. The City kicked off 2023 with an inclusive play area at West Creek Park, and by spring, locals were tipping their hats at the return of the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival. Summertime's pack of happenings—concerts, cinematic experiences, and the Fourth of July fanfare—events Gibbs believes were a calendar full of "world-class" attractions.
Fall brought more than just a change in leaves, as the City rallied along the river and cut ribbons on key community enhancements. Gibbs proudly recounted the opening of new multi-purpose fields and amenities at Central Park and the Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center, which includes the Valley's fourth Metrolink station.
Among the festivities, the Mayor highlighted the recent "Light Up Main Street" event, which, according to Gibbs, is one of his yearly highlights where the turn-up of Christmas Tree lights flickers a shared holiday spirit among Santa Claritans. "I am thankful this event has become a beloved tradition for many residents," as mentioned by Mayor Gibbs.
