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Office Of The Mayor
MISSION
STATEMENT
To excel at
progressive governance based on
participatory democracy,
transparency, sustainable
development, and innovative
management. Our ideas and our
actions will embody and affirm
justice, equity, diversity,
inclusion and fairness.
VISION
STATEMENT
The City of
Binghamton under the Ryan
administration will be a vibrant
community of healthy neighborhoods
that honor tradition, welcome
diversity and provide a sense of
security for citizens of all ages
and walks of life. There will be
opportunities for work that is
valued and fairly compensated. The
city will maintain and upgrade
infrastructure that supports
sustainable, integrated development.
The government will be responsive to an
informed citizenry actively engaged
in deliberating ideas and
establishing priorities.
Welcome from Mayor Matt Ryan
At both the confluence of two great
rivers and the intersection of three
major upstate highways, Binghamton has
long been where opportunities converge.
Home to industry pioneers like IBM,
Link Aviations, and television icon
Rod Serling, Binghamton boasts a long
tradition of innovation and excellence
in both commerce and culture.
Today is no different. Binghamton
University, recently named a Center
of Excellence by the State of New York
and host to a new, multi-million dollar
Technology and Innovation Center, is
aggressively pursuing cutting-edge research
and development, bringing incredible
talent and resources to the area. A
diverse network of industry leaders
- Lockheed
Martin, BAE Systems, Gannett Publishing,
NCI, Maines Paper and Food Services
- complements
a growing small business infrastructure
and provides a healthy diversity to
our economic base.
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As for cultural excellence, Binghamton boasts
an ever expanding network of downtown art galleries,
which together host the award-winning monthly
First Friday Gallery Walk, an event that has
drawn thousands from around the region to our
revitalized urban core. The city also hosts
a string of annual events, such as the Chris Thater Memorial Races, July Fest, World Youth
Classic Baseball Tournament, Balloon Rally and
Spiedie Fest, Empire State Games, and the nationally-recognized
First Night. The Rod Serling Film Festival,
now entering its 11th year, has been described
as a “Cannes for young filmmakers.” Our historic
zoo, under new leadership, is collaborating
and integrating with the adjacent Discovery
Center to become a major family destination. And the Binghamton Mets and Senators provide
nearly year-round entertainment for sports fans
of all ages.
Have I mentioned the quaint beauty? Tucked
between rolling hills, Binghamton maintains
that perfect balance between urban vitality
and pastoral calm. Our ambitious waterfront
redevelopment initiative includes a network
of biking and walking trails that will soon
line our forested riverways for miles in all
directions. And our pristine parks, municipal
golf course and recreational programs remain
some of the finest in the state.
It gives me great pride to serve this dynamic
community, which continues to offer great promise
and opportunity for entrepreneurs, art aficionados,
outdoor enthusiasts, retirees and young families. I invite you to come explore our wonderful city,
a city at the crossroads, an upstate destination
where opportunities converge.
With warm regards,
Mayor Matt Ryan
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