Overview

The City of Cerritos is moving forward with a vision focused on purpose, resilience, and unity, as expressed by Mayor Frank Yokoyama. This vision is encapsulated in the newly adopted Strategic Plan, titled "Cerritos in Progress," which outlines a roadmap for the city's future.

During the State of the City address on June 24, Mayor Yokoyama highlighted the achievements of the past year and introduced new initiatives. The event was attended by around 325 residents, business representatives, and staff at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.

Key details

  • The theme of the Strategic Plan is "Cerritos in Progress."
  • The State of the City address took place on June 24.
  • Approximately 325 attendees participated in the event.
  • The event was the first hosted by the City and was free for guests due to sponsorships.
  • A summary and slideshow presentation of the event are available on the city's website.
  • A video recording of the State of the City will also be shared online.
  • Mayor Yokoyama will use this column to discuss the City’s Strategic Goals in upcoming weeks.
  • Enhancing Public Safety is the number one goal of the Strategic Plan.
  • Property crime in Cerritos has decreased in the past six months.
  • Residential burglaries have declined from 19 in February to 8 in May.
  • There is a 7.5 percent reduction in residential burglaries compared to the same period last year.
  • All types of burglaries, including business-related, are down over 34 percent from January to May compared to 2024.

Context

The City Council's approval of the Strategic Plan in December emphasizes a commitment to public safety and community well-being, which is reflected in the recent crime statistics.

What happens next

The City will continue to implement its Strategic Plan and share updates on initiatives aimed at enhancing public safety and community programs.

What we don't know yet

Details regarding the specific new initiatives previewed during the State of the City address are not confirmed.