'A Community With Pride': Temecula Mayor Announces City Theme for 2017, State of City

TEMECULA, CA – Each year, the Mayor selects a theme to draw attention to a special area of focus, or to highlight one of the tenets that make Temecula a great place to live, work and play.

“Community pride is evident throughout the city in our neighborhoods, businesses, schools, and service organizations. It is contagious and empowers us to set and achieve the highest standards with the confidence of knowing we are united in the common goal of making Temecula the best it can be.

"The City of Temecula has helped to strengthen community pride by engaging residents and business owners to solve critical issues and help with all phases of strategic planning to enhance Temecula’s quality of life.

“Community engagement in long range planning and problem solving builds strong relationships and ultimately benefits the community as a whole. We are all proud partners in Temecula’s success and the resulting community pride is what unites us. ” says Mayor Maryann Edwards.

Mayor Edwards will highlight examples of Temecula’s community pride, and the city’s commitment to public safety, infrastructure, and our quality of life at the May 11th State of the City Address sponsored by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The State of the City Address is Temecula’s signature business event, bringing together business and community leaders. The event is open to the public and tickets must be purchased in advance. To purchase tickets or for further information please contact the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce at 951-676-5090 or visit the website at www.temecula.org.

– SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION BY: City of Temecula / Patch file photo by Renee Schiavone