Dear Jazz,

Ten years ago, the city we dared to dream of today seemed impossible, a fantasy created by wishful thinking. Today, we see that City emerging and surpassing our dreams and expectations. Tomorrow, the only limitations to how far we can go are the ones placed by ourselves. We have defied expectations repeatedly, and ten years from today, our children will bear witness to the fact that we will do it again. 

Plainfield, we must remember who we are at the core; we must keep sight of the things that make us unique. We are a city founded on historical greatness, forged in the fires of rebellion, and evolved into a community unique in its diversity. A mecca for rich cultural traditions with a shifting landscape that is ushering in a new era for our City.

The State of our City is STRONG!

#LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield

Mayor Adrian O. Mapp

Hace diez años, la ciudad con la que nos atrevíamos a soñar hoy parecía imposible, una fantasía creada por ilusiones. Hoy, vemos esa ciudad emergiendo y superando nuestros sueños y expectativas. Mañana, las únicas limitaciones a lo lejos que podemos llegar son las que nos colocan nosotros mismos. Hemos desafiado las expectativas repetidamente, y dentro de diez años, nuestros hijos darán testimonio del hecho de que lo haremos de nuevo. 

Plainfield, debemos recordar quiénes somos en el núcleo; Debemos tener en cuenta las cosas que nos hacen únicos. Somos una ciudad fundada en la grandeza histórica, forjada en los fuegos de la rebelión, y convertida en una comunidad única en su diversidad. Una meca para las ricas tradiciones culturales con un paisaje cambiante que está marcando el comienzo de una nueva era para nuestra ciudad.

¡El estado de nuestra ciudad es FUERTE!

#AmoPlainfield #LovePlainfield

On Thursday, April 13th, Plainfield came together to present the annual State of the City address. The evening began with a presentation by Plainfield's children as they proudly held up two flags: one from a nation around the world and the Plainfield city flag as they marched down the auditorium with "This Land Is Our Land" playing in the background. This opening performance was to represent Plainfield's unique diversity because as eight (8) year old Winter Grant said, "We come from around the world, pulled from many cultures, but Plainfield is home. We are one city - The Queen City."

The evening also featured Reverend Paul Dean of Visions of God Family Worship Church who beautifully delivered the Prayer to Bless the City, the presentation of colors by the Plainfield Color Guard, the Star-Spangled Banner by Plainfield student Kameeli DeCosey, and "Lift Every Voice and Sing" performed by the Community of Voices Choir. City Council President Charles McRae was present to introduce the Plainfield City Council. First Lady Amelia Mapp presented the Mayor's Community Award to Neighborhood House for their over 80 years of service to the children of Plainfield.

Mayor Mapp was introduced with an attention-grabbing dance by Camp Ministries and PAAAS student Desiree Anderson. Mayor Adrian O. Mapp ended the night with his speech, taking the audience through the transformation that Plainfield has experienced in the past ten (10) years and highlighting our accomplishments as a city.

Thank you to every performer and volunteer that dedicated their time and talent to ensure Plainfield had another successful State of the City. And thank you to the audience members from all throughout the Garden State that were able to join us.

If you would like to see a playback of our livestream, see below!

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ONE PLAINFIELD. ONE FUTURE.

Un Plainfield. Un Futuro.

Volume 10 - Issue 10