WINNIPEG (January 26th, 2010) -- Mayor Sam Katz today delivered his 6th annual State of the City address, hosted by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, to an audience of over 1,100 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.

Katz focused his 2010 address on the accomplishments Council has made over the Mayor’s terms in office, as well as the many positive projects that are currently taking place and creating an era of excitement in Winnipeg.

The Mayor also discussed the importance of making sure Winnipeggers take the necessary steps in ensuring that this momentum continues over the coming years.

Some highlights from the Mayor’s 2010 speech include:
• Measures taken over the last 6 years to address public safety, improving infrastructure, rebuilding recreational facilities, and ensuring Winnipeg is a positive city to work, live and play.

• A plea to the Provincial government to revisit the Clean Environment Commission’s recommendation to force the City to spend $350 million and $9 million annually to remove Nitrogen from our wastewater, despite the hard science of over 60 leading scientists who believe this is a waste of money and perilous to the health of Lake Winnipeg.

• A commitment to once again freeze property taxes for the 13th consecutive year, keeping Winnipeg competitive and among the lowest property taxes in Canada.

In addition, Mayor Katz and The Chamber are pleased to announce that 50% of the net proceeds from the State of the City will be donated to local charities Agape Table and Osborne House.