Mayor Susan Drucker's 2013 State of the City Speech

Mayor Susan Drucker recently delivered her State of the City Speech, touting Solon's successes in the last year.

Her comments before the Solon Chamber of Commerce hit on a variety of points, including:

• She credited residents who have put together events such as the 2013 Tolerance Fair and the Blue Ribbon Fun Fest. She said that's what makes Solon a great community and unique.
• Solon has received great recognitions, including honors from Money Magazine and Cleveland Magazine as a top place to live.
• Drucker said that 42 news businesses moved into the city last year, with 29 companies receiving government assistance in the form of incentive grants and tax breaks.
• The city's industrial district has its lowest vacancy rate ever, Drucker said
• She touted upcoming projects, including the citywide traffic signal update and improvements at the busy SOM Center and Aurora roads intersection.