Yesterday, I attended our annual State of the City lunch and we unveiled a new video which I believe really encapsulates why people choose to live in Torrance, why we’re a great City in which to do business, and why our City is so great. Click on the video and take a look for yourself.

During the lunch, Mayor Furey provided a recap of the past year and there was a lot of great news. Here are some of our accomplishments:

• TUSD achieved a 96% graduation rate
• 12 Torrance schools received the 2016 California Gold Ribbon Award
• The Torrance Fire Department was one of only 60 cities nationwide to attain a Class 1 status
• The Torrance Mental Health Evaluation Team was started
• The Torrance Police Foundation was established 
• We were named one of the 25 healthiest cities in the US due to our medical facilities
• Goundbreaking of $22mln Torrance Transit Center
• Improved water supply through development of the North Torrance Well Field
• The 10^th brewery opened
• Nearly 10,000 resident business licenses were issued
• More than 15 auto dealerships formed the Torrance Auto Dealers Association
• Del Amo Fashion Center became the largest retail center in LA County
• The July 4^th fireworks celebration returned
• Made progress on a View Preservation Ordinance and Historic Preservation Ordinance (both nearly complete)

As you can see, we have a lot to be proud of and it makes me tremendously grateful to represent such a fantastic City.