On Feb. 23, Mayor Cheri Jackson addressed Millcreek residents in a State of the City address, a speech designed to tell constituents about the state of their city. 

The Millcreek City Hall was full that night. The evening began with an introduction from Scout Troop 410, who lead the council and audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Following this, Jackson began her address. This speech was not only special because it was Jackson's first, but also because 2026 marks Millcreek's 10th anniversary as an incorporated city. Jackson’s address highlighted many of the advancements brought by the city's development.

She discussed the increase in population and operating businesses Millcreek has experienced within its first 10 years. Millcreek has grown to a population of nearly 65,000, making it the 12th largest city in the state of Utah. 

Addressing the housing crisis is something Jackson has mentioned as a goal, and during her speech she stated that the city has issued building permits for over 3,200 new homes, "offering more families the opportunity to put down roots here," something Jackson highlighted as a positive indication of Millcreek's future.

She reflected on the creation of Millcreek, and how she, along with other Millcreek residents, came together to become the first official governmental body for the city. 

In 2016, when Millcreek voters elected to incorporate, the five representatives were (at the time) Councilmembers Jackson, Silvia Catten, Bev Uipi, Dwight Marchant and Millcreek's first mayor Jeff Silvestrini. This group worked closely together to establish a system of governance that was representative, and they worked to adequately assist resident's concerns across the four districts. 

In addition to the three original city councilmembers, many of the original administrative and operational employees working behind the scenes to keep City Hall running were hired during this time too. Jackson acknowledged those individuals and thanked them for all of the critical work provided by them over the past decade.

Since the establishment of Millcreek as a city, there has been a concentrated effort to fund investment into new parks, playgrounds, sidewalks and public spaces. The council prides itself on making an effort to "meet the future with purpose," as Jackson said, and ensuring the community has access to adequate outdoor recreation is a way of doing so. She noted that they have "preserved over 10 million square feet of pavement, expanded bike lanes and trails, [and] completed a new Jordan River parkway trailhead and boat launch."

Providing Millcreek's children with greater access to opportunity has been another long-standing focus of the council. Jackson praised the Millcreek Promise Program and Millcreek Futures Program for providing children and teenagers with resources to succeed in and outside of the classroom. 

For Millcreek residents of all ages, the creation of the Millcreek Common has provided residents with a gathering place for community, sport and leisure. There are different events happening at Millcreek Common every month and seasonal events like winter holiday markets and daily ice skating provide opportunities for everyone to enjoy. 

Jackson and the other councilmembers have consistently praised the residents of Millcreek for their generosity and ability to come together during times of need. Jackson specifically mentioned the fundraising effort to support the 40 people displaced by the Willow Glenn Apartment fire in August 2025. "Through overwhelming generosity," Jackson said, "more than $108,000 was distributed to help families rebuild their lives."

The address was a celebration of the city's past and provided encouragement for the future. In closing, she said, "our city is growing wiser, more capable, and more compassionate with each passing year. And if the first decade is any indication, Millcreek's future is bright. Not just because of what we build, but because of who we are becoming, together."