The 2025 State of the City

Listen in as Mayor Blair Stewart and Brea’s Executive Staff present the 2025 State of the City. City Manager Kristin Griffith and Administrative Services Director Monica Lo talk about the recent businesses opening in Brea, as well as the city budget, put together by an award winning Finance Division (1:57). New Fire Chief Dan Mielke and Chief of Police Adam Hawley  discuss the proactive steps being taken in expanding life saving services (6:38) and crime reduction (10:30). Assistant City Manager and Community Development Director Jason Killebrew gives an update on progress toward diverse housing options in the City (15:58), while Public Works Director Michael Ho reminds residents about the renewed street sweeping enforcement as well as the new organics recycling program (19:48). Lastly, Community Services Director Carrie Hernandez shares about the continued success of the HOPE Center and celebrates the 50th anniversary of Brea’s Art in Public Places program (22:59). This episode of Brea talks is brought to you by the Brea Line newsletter.  BREA Line is now a fully digital interactive, newsletter, sent directly to your email inbox.  Here, you can stay current on city news and be among the first to register for recreational classes and programs.  To view the latest issue and subscribe to the newsletter, visit cityofbrea.gov/brealine today!