State of City: Jeffersonville mayor highlights economic developments, plans for more

Mayor Mike Moore says the state of the city is stronger than ever. As more developers show interest in Jeffersonville, he expects the city to continue to grow and thrive.“2023 was a banner year for Jeffersonville. 2024 looks to be on course to doing the same thing,” Moore said.During Mike Moore’s annual State of the City address at the Carriage House at the Howard Steamboat Museum, Moore spoke about the progress leaders are making, including recruiting more well-trained police officers, keeping taxes in check, and focusing on youth and education. The city plans to pay for a new Coach Bus for Jeffersonville High School and put money toward a $33 million natatorium.“Not only will students and athletes benefit, but this natatorium also has the potential to create a boost in local tourism,” Moore said.The Director of Planning and Zoning, Chad Reischl, said there's been an expansion in economic development as well.“We continue to see build-out in some of our commercial corridors. We've had a number of new fast-food restaurants,” Reischl said.In addition, Meta is investing $800 million to build its latest data center at River Ridge, and Canadian Solar is constructing a solar battery cell production plant, creating roughly 1,200 jobs. There's also the $1 billion plan to redevelop Jeffboat. However, Moore said there's still room for more growth, including along portions of 10th Street.“The city of Jeff invested $20 million to widen and improve and add sidewalks and streetlights to that middle section of 10th Street that does need some investment from private sector,” Moore said.Mayor Moore remains confident the community will continue to work together to see the city of Jeffersonville flourish.