In this live recording of the State of the City, Jodie Perry sits down with Carl Hunnell for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about the city's future.

In this episode:
What $100M+ in development actually means for Mansfield
The reality behind downtown construction and the $20M Main Street project
How property taxes and “pots of money” really work
Why the city is being more selective with developers
The push for housing at every level, from senior to market-rate units
Public safety progress, including drops in crime and full police staffing
What’s ahead in 2026, including major projects and economic momentum

Mayor Perry also reflects on lessons learned in office, the long game of economic development and why collaboration across city, county and township leaders matters more than ever.

Read more and watch the conversation on YouTube here.

In this live recording of the State of the City, Jodie Perry sits down with Carl Hunnell for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about the city's future.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>What $100M+ in development actually means for Mansfield</li>
<li>The reality behind downtown construction and the $20M Main Street project</li>
<li>How property taxes and &ldquo;pots of money&rdquo; really work</li>
<li>Why the city is being more selective with developers</li>
<li>The push for housing at every level, from senior to market-rate units</li>
<li>Public safety progress, including drops in crime and full police staffing</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s ahead in 2026, including major projects and economic momentum</li>
</ul>
Mayor Perry also reflects on lessons learned in office, the long game of economic development and why collaboration across city, county and township leaders matters more than ever.
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