Mayor Thoms to deliver RI State of the City on Jan. 22

Mayor State of the City address
Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms delivers his State of the City address to a joint luncheon meeting of the Rock Island Rotary and Rock Island Kiwanis clubs at the Quad Cities Botanical Center. CREDIT CITY OF ROCK ISLAND

Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms is scheduled to deliver his 2024 “Forward Together” State of the City Address on Monday, Jan. 22, at Bally’s Quad Cities Casino and Hotel, 777 Bally Blvd., Rock Island.

The speech, which in the past has been delivered to a joint session of the Rock Island Rotary and the Rock Island Kiwanis, will be held in Bally’s Event Center. It will begin at 10 a.m. with opening remarks by former Mayor Mark Schwiebert.  

The event is open to the public. Coffee, tea and a continental breakfast will be served.  

Mayor Thoms will highlight accomplishments the city has made in the past year with the help of successful partnerships and his vision for 2024 as the community moves “Forward Together,” according to a city news release.  

“I am excited to provide the public with an update on the city’s accomplishments in 2023 and share our goals for 2024 as we move forward together with inclusion and  collaboration,” Mr. Thoms said.  

With assistance from dphilms, the Rock Island State of the City address will be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube page and available later for viewing on the city’s website and Facebook page. 

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