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Cary Invites All to Attend Mayor's 2026 State of Cary Address at Town Hall

Post Date:02/16/2026 4:20 PM
  • Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht will deliver his 2026 State of Cary address on March 5 at Cary Town Hall.
  • Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the presentation will begin at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, followed by a Q&A session.
  • The event is free, open to the public, and will be livestreamed on Cary TV and online; no RSVP is required.

Cary, N.C. – The Town of Cary invites residents and community members to attend Mayor Harold Weinbrecht’s 2026 State of Cary address on Thursday, March 5 at Cary Town Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the address will begin at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, followed by an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.

“This is an important opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made together and to share where we’re headed as a community,” said Mayor Weinbrecht. “Transparency and open communication are priorities for Council, so I’m especially excited that, for the first time, we’ll be livestreaming the address to make it even more accessible to citizens. By making it easier for everyone to stay informed and engaged, we’re strengthening the trust and collaboration that help make Cary one of the very best places to live in the country.”

The Mayor will discuss topics including:

  • The Town Manager transition
  • New leadership and Councilmembers
  • Transparency and community engagement
  • National and local accolades
  • Community demographics
  • Finance and the economy
  • Development and infrastructure
  • Sustainability, transit, and housing initiatives
  • Parks, sports venues, and events
  • The Imagine Cary Community Plan

For those unable to attend in person, the event will be cablecast live on Cary TV (Spectrum cable channel 11) and livestreamed at carync.tv as well as the Town’s Facebook and YouTube channels. A previously recorded version of the 2026 address, including accompanying slides, is also available to watch any time at carync.gov/stateofcary.

The Mayor presents the State of Cary to various groups throughout the year. Community organizations are invited to request a State of Cary presentation by submitting a request through the Town’s website.

Primary Contacts

If you have specific questions, visit carync.gov/311, dial 311 anywhere in Cary, (919) 469-4000 outside Town limits, or email 311@carync.gov.

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