Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw delivers inaugural State of the City Address

UPDATE:

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Hundreds of attendees gathered in the lounge of the Idaho Falls Holiday Inn and & Suites on Wednesday afternoon to hear the first official address of newly appointed Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw. Burtenshaw gave her first outline of what goals, obstacles, and accomplishments lay ahead of her appointment as mayor following the 12-year term of Rebecca Casper.

"No doubt about it, I am excited to do the work," Mayor Burtenshaw told the assembled crowd.

Among her numerous goals for the incumbent term, Mayor Burtenshaw highlighted improved public safety, building a strong community for the next generation, and improved communication between the City and residents.

Local News 8 has included Mayor Burtenshaw's full address below.

ORIGINAL:

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw is set to deliver her first State of the City address later today, Wednesday, Jan. 21.

The event is being hosted by the Greater Idaho Falls Association of REALTORS® and will serve as a platform for the Mayor to discuss economic development, infrastructure, and community priorities for the coming year.

Mayor Burtenshaw will begin her remarks at 12 PM. Local News 8 will provide a live stream of Mayor Burtenshaw's speech above.