Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon to deliver February State of the City address at NexusPark fieldhouse
Event details and public access
Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon is scheduled to deliver the city’s annual State of the City address on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Circle K Fieldhouse at NexusPark. Doors are set to open at 5:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 6 p.m.
City officials have said the address will also be available to residents who cannot attend in person through a live broadcast on the city’s Facebook page. The event is also slated to air on local radio, providing an additional option for the public to follow along in real time.
How this year fits into recent State of the City events
The February address continues a recent shift in venues tied to the city’s redevelopment around NexusPark, the former Fair Oaks Mall site on 25th Street. Ferdon delivered her first State of the City address on March 6, 2024, in the main corridor at NexusPark; the program was followed by a ribbon-cutting for the Circle K Fieldhouse.
The city has since made video of the 2025 State of the City address available online, reflecting an effort in recent years to preserve and distribute the speech beyond the in-person audience.
What State of the City speeches typically cover
The State of the City address is designed to provide a formal annual accounting of major city actions and initiatives, while also outlining priorities for the year ahead. In Columbus, the event is positioned as a public-facing update on both achievements and the direction of municipal policy and services.
Updates on city operations and service delivery, including public safety and infrastructure.
Status of major projects and capital improvements tied to city-owned facilities and public spaces.
Theme announced for this year’s address
City information released ahead of the event lists the title of Ferdon’s 2026 State of the City address as “Gratitude.” The city has not released a full transcript or detailed agenda in advance of the Feb. 19 remarks.
The mayor’s remarks are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Circle K Fieldhouse at NexusPark.
What to watch for after the speech
As with prior State of the City addresses, policy specifics and measurable goals are expected to become clearer once the speech is delivered and supporting materials are released. The clearest indicators of follow-through typically emerge later through budget actions, project timelines and public updates from city departments and council.