With his 2026 State of the City address just over a week away, the way to Ogden is among his focuses.

In an email to the Standard-Examiner, Nadolski gave a glimpse at some of the focuses of the speech he is set to deliver on Thursday, Jan. 8, at Ogden Union Station.

“At this year’s State of the City I will outline a bold and focused agenda for 2026 that marks an important turning point for Ogden,” he said. “When I took office, my administration and I inherited major projects and commitments from the prior administration, decisions made in the past, including some I voted against as a councilmember. But once entrusted with this office, our responsibility was clear: to finish what was started and to honor the commitments made to our community. Over the past two years, my administration and I have done exactly that, seeing those projects through, completing incomplete projects, starting long held projects and delivering results for Ogden. At the same time, we reached significant milestones of our own, setting the stage for what comes next. These milestones have positioned us well, and now we are ready to move forward with a clear focus on the priorities and vision we have for Ogden’s future.:

And among those priorities will be the very venue the mayor is speaking at — Ogden Union Station.

“2026 will be a pivotal year for Union Station, Ogden’s most historic asset and home to the State Railroad Museum,” he said. “For too long, the station has been the center of debate. For the first time we find ourselves fully aligned with the community, ready to stop fighting about the Union Station and start fighting for the Union Station. This is not just Ogden’s treasure, it belongs to the entire state, preserving irreplaceable artifacts and history. Our vision is bold: to restore Union Station and return it to it’s original purpose as a transportation hub, ready to welcome the world back through its doors in 2034 when the Olympics arrive.”

Additionally, Nadolski said he will also be speaking about additional public engagement opportunities.

“I believe the best ideas, the strongest solutions, and the real heart of our city come from the people who live here,” he said.  “That’s why I’m committed to meeting residents where they are, hearing their voices, and making sure City Hall is not just a building, but a partner in our neighborhoods. To kick this off, I will be hosting “Let’s Talk: The Ogden Way” at schools across the city during March, April, and June. These conversations are about more than listening, they’re about connection, collaboration, and action. I want residents to know that their voices matter, that their needs matter, that together we can tackle challenges, celebrate successes, and build an Ogden that works for everyone.”

He said, in the realm of economics, that the city will also be finding ways to partner with the Ogden School District, OgdenCAN and the United Way.

“By working together, sharing data, and aligning efforts, we can reduce duplication, close gaps, and deliver services more effectively without asking residents to pay again and again for the same outcomes,” he said. “This collaborative approach will allow us to do more with what we already have, ease pressure on household budgets, and ensure that support reaches people where it makes a difference. Together, these initiatives reflect a continued commitment to The Ogden Way — a people-first approach rooted in transparency, collaboration, and shared progress.”

The Museums at Union Station will open ahead of the address at 4 p.m. and be free to visit. The main event begins at 6 p.m. with a community social in the Grand Lobby and the mayor’s remarks at 7 p.m.