State of the City
Mayor Berry Vrbanovic delivers his State of the City address every year on behalf of council. It’s a time to discuss Kitchener’s opportunities and challenges in the coming year.
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2026 State of the City
The 2026 State of the City Address, Made in Kitchener, was held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Glovebox Building on 120 Victoria St S., Kitchener, ON, N2G 0E1.
This annual address reflected on what we’ve accomplished together as a community while recognizing the challenges ahead and shared a clear vision for where our community is going—alongside the people who help shape it.
Topics covered in the address include:
- Housing, Infrastructure, and Readiness;
- A Thriving Local Economy – Built by Difference-Makers; and
- Community Infrastructure, Health, and Belonging
The State of the City Address supports the Waterloo Region Community Foundation - Kitchener Mayor and Council Fund.
Supporting videos
Video description: This video promotes the City of Kitchener's 2026 State of the City Address, highlighting community achievements, future priorities, housing and infrastructure initiatives, economic development, and investments in community well-being.
Video description: Promotional video highlighting key themes from the 2026 State of the City address, showcasing community initiatives, growth, and the City's Made in Kitchener campaign.
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.