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Duluth Mayor Roger J. Reinert to Deliver State of the City Address at Ordean East Middle School with ASL Interpretation

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Published on March 13, 2025
Duluth Mayor Roger J. Reinert to Deliver State of the City Address at Ordean East Middle School with ASL InterpretationSource: Cckruger, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

As Duluth residents anticipate the upcoming city discourse, Mayor Roger J. Reinert prepares to step up to the podium at Ordean East Middle School for his second State of the City address. Slated for 6:00 PM on March 25, the event promises more than just a speech. The program will feature music from Duluth East Sterling Strings, a welcome by Second Council District Councilor Mike Mayou, and remarks from City Council President Terese Tomanek, according to the City of Duluth, MN Government's social media post.

With the community's accessibility in mind, American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided in real-time throughout the mayor's address. This move underlines the administration's effort to provide inclusive environments where all residents can partake in the civic processes. Those in need of wheelchair seating for the event are encouraged to reach out to the mayor's office through various modes of communication, be it electronic mail at [email protected] or the more traditional telephony at (218) 730-5000.

This address comes at a crucial time for Duluth, with citizens eager to hear Mayor Reinert’s assessments and plans for the future of a city navigating through currents of change and challenges. Last year's address highlighted a range of topics from economic development to infrastructure improvements. Reinert's constituents are looking forward to updates on these initiatives and new policies on the horizon.

Duluth is setting a stage for transparency and community involvement with this comprehensive program, which will also include the presentation of community awards. These awards serve as a hallmark of recognition for those who have made significant contributions to the fabric of city life—an effort to both honor and inspire civic engagement and pride among Duluth's inhabitants. Residents are encouraged to join the conversation and witness their local government in action.