GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Green Bay’s Mayor is preparing to deliver his State of the City address on Wednesday.
The event will take place at the Meyer Theater with doors opening at 4:30p.m.
Alderman Bill Galvin hopes Mayor Schmitt addresses the long-term solutions of the infrastructure needs of the community among other things.
“We’ve got the proposed development just off of University Ave. behind the new Festival Foods the apartment complex that I think is big. I think the ongoing development of University Ave., the proposed redevelopment of Velp Avenue.”
As a retired law enforcement officer, Galvin also would like to hear more about the proposed police-fire department headquarters.
Out of a couple of controversial topics that could come up during the speech, Galvin thinks the future of the Hotel Northland project should also be addressed. However, he doubts the mayor will bring up the potential petition for a recall election.
“I can’t see him addressing that. I see him having to move forward as if he’s going to be a mayor for the next 2-2 1/2 years,” said Galvin. “I would imagine anyone who’s a pretty good leader, is going to ignore that for now until it actually becomes a reality.”
The alderman says he hopes other council members will be at the event.
“We can’t look at this as the mayor’s show. This is the city’s show. This is what is being proposed or is in the progress of projects being completed for the city of Green Bay,” Galvin said.
Mayor Schmitt is also scheduled to explain plans for reclaiming the Beach at Bay Beach and will recognize the neighborhood association and employee of the year.
There will be a reception following the speech at Metreau Apartments.
