CITY OF MERIDIAN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 26, 2016
CONTACT: Kaycee Emery, 208-489-0538, [email protected]
MAYOR TAMMY TO DELIVER MERIDIAN STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS FEBRUARY 3
MERIDIAN – Mayor Tammy de Weerd will deliver the Meridian State of the City address one week
from today on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 3:59 p.m at Meridian Middle School (1507 W. 8th
Street). The event, presented by United Heritage will highlight City and community accomplishments
from 2015 and set the stage for Meridian’s future. The theme of the presentation is “Building
Meridian Together”.
“As a community we have come together to make some truly amazing things happen in Meridian that
we need to celebrate. We also have much to do if we want to continue to be the best community in
America,” said Mayor De Weerd.
During the address, Mayor De Weerd will also present the Legacy Award to a couple in the
community who, together, have demonstrated a long-time commitment to Meridian by building a
legacy for future generations.
The event will conclude with the Taste of Meridian reception immediately following the address.
Taste of Meridian offers a sampling of food from nine of Meridian’s most popular restaurants
showcasing items from their menus for those who attend the address.
The State of the City Address is free and tickets for the Taste of Meridian Reception are $10. To
purchase tickets or to learn more, visit www.meridiancity.org/soc16. You may also purchase tickets at
the event.
The State of the City address will be webcast at www.meridiancity.org. A copy of the speech and a
video of the Mayor’s address will be posted to the City’s website following the event.
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The City of Meridian is located in the center of the Treasure Valley in southwest Idaho. Founded in 1893 and incorporated
as a city in 1903, Meridian is now one of Idaho's largest and fastest growing communities. Meridian is cited by Money
Magazine as one of its Top 50 Best Places to Live, and by America's Promise Alliance and ING as one of the nation's 100
Best Communities for Young People. For more information, visit www.meridiancity.org.