BROWNSVILLE, Texas – On Wednesday, April 19,  Mayor Trey Mendez hosted his final State of the City Address. 

In his fourth State of the City Address, Mendez shared an update on the accomplishments of the City of Brownsville, including the practical strategies taken towards new innovation and growth for the future of the City.

The event, held at the Brownsville Events Center, was hosted by the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.

The attached podcast features highlights from Mendez’s State of the City Address. The podcast includes reaction to the State of the City from Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez, Port of Brownsville Director Eduardo Campirano, Brownsville Chamber of Commerce CEO Esmy Villarreal, and Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation’s Nathan Burkhart. 

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