For the first time in its history, a new mayor will preside over the State of the City Luncheon, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa.
Mayor Matt Hall, elected last year to the seat held by former longtime Mayor Claude "Bud" Lewis since 1986, will take the reins of the 20-year-old luncheon, an annual progress report on current and future City programs and projects. Hall will join business leaders, civic officials and members of the community.
Hall said he's excited and a bit nervous about speaking before a group of up to 500 leaders, but added that overall, he's looking forward to the opportunity to share all of the good things that are taking place in Carlsbad.
"It's all about what we're doing today, working toward building a better tomorrow," he added.
The mayor offered a glimpse of what he'll talk about, noting the progress of the new Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa and the hotel proposed next to LEGOLAND.
"This is the first time in the last three to four years that we've seen new construction in the tourism industry," Hall said. "I think that's absolutely a key, not just to Carlsbad, but to the region."
Although his focus will be on Carlsbad, Hall said he is also looking forward to speaking about the efforts that he and other North County mayors, from Oceanside to Escondido, are doing to bring growth to the area.
"Part of what we're doing is is making sure our infrastructure works and that North County continues to get its fair share of regional funds," Hall said. He noted that the mayors recently sent a letter to the County Board of Supervisors supporting a master plan and a feasibility study to determine whether the McClellan-Palomar Airport's runway could be expanded to attract larger jets to the Carlsbad airport.
Last month, supervisors directed staff to look at the cost and time it would take to conduct a study on the issue.
"It would help enhance safety and help toward the continued stability of the region and the economy," Hall said.
Past State of the City luncheons have addressed issues such as expansion and development, water issues, core services and community engagement.
Advanced reservations are required for the luncheon, which will be presented by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and the City of Carlsbad. Aug. 5 is the deadline for early registration ($50 for Chamber members, $75 for non-members and $495 for a 10-person table with company signage). After Aug. 5, registration goes up to $60 for chamber members, $85 for non-members and $595 for tables.
To register for this event, visit www.carlsbad.org.
Mayor Matt Hall, elected last year to the seat held by former longtime Mayor Claude "Bud" Lewis since 1986, will take the reins of the 20-year-old luncheon, an annual progress report on current and future City programs and projects. Hall will join business leaders, civic officials and members of the community.
Hall said he's excited and a bit nervous about speaking before a group of up to 500 leaders, but added that overall, he's looking forward to the opportunity to share all of the good things that are taking place in Carlsbad.
"It's all about what we're doing today, working toward building a better tomorrow," he added.
The mayor offered a glimpse of what he'll talk about, noting the progress of the new Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa and the hotel proposed next to LEGOLAND.
"This is the first time in the last three to four years that we've seen new construction in the tourism industry," Hall said. "I think that's absolutely a key, not just to Carlsbad, but to the region."
Although his focus will be on Carlsbad, Hall said he is also looking forward to speaking about the efforts that he and other North County mayors, from Oceanside to Escondido, are doing to bring growth to the area.
"Part of what we're doing is is making sure our infrastructure works and that North County continues to get its fair share of regional funds," Hall said. He noted that the mayors recently sent a letter to the County Board of Supervisors supporting a master plan and a feasibility study to determine whether the McClellan-Palomar Airport's runway could be expanded to attract larger jets to the Carlsbad airport.
Last month, supervisors directed staff to look at the cost and time it would take to conduct a study on the issue.
"It would help enhance safety and help toward the continued stability of the region and the economy," Hall said.
Past State of the City luncheons have addressed issues such as expansion and development, water issues, core services and community engagement.
Advanced reservations are required for the luncheon, which will be presented by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and the City of Carlsbad. Aug. 5 is the deadline for early registration ($50 for Chamber members, $75 for non-members and $495 for a 10-person table with company signage). After Aug. 5, registration goes up to $60 for chamber members, $85 for non-members and $595 for tables.
To register for this event, visit www.carlsbad.org.