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Mayor Gray Gives His Final State of the Town Oct. 1 — With Goats

After eight years as Castle Rock's first elected at-large mayor, Jason Gray delivers his final State of the Town on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Cantril School. The Town is branding it G.O.A.T. — Greatest Overview of All Things Castle Rock — and yes, there will be actual goats to pet before the presentation.

By Connor Tien, DougCo Social·Published September 15, 2026

Castle Rock Mayor Jason Gray delivers his final State of the Town on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Cantril School, 312 Cantril St. — closing out eight years as the Town's first elected at-large mayor.

The Town is leaning into the farewell: the presentation is branded G.O.A.T. — Greatest Overview of All Things Castle Rock — and attendees can meet and pet goats before it begins. The event is free and family-friendly, and the presentation itself runs about 40 minutes.

"I hope residents will join me for my final State of the Town as we celebrate what's been accomplished and highlight the projects taking shape across our community," Gray said in the Town's announcement.

What he'll cover

Per the Town, the presentation covers updates on public safety, parks and recreation, roadwork, water projects, and development initiatives — the year-in-review format the State of the Town has always taken, this time with an eight-year lens behind it.

Getting there

Parking at the Cantril School is limited. The Town encourages attendees to park at the Encore garage (Perry and South streets) and ride the free Town Trolley, running 5:15–7 p.m.

The event is on our calendar: 2026 State of the Town, Oct. 1. For everything else happening in town, see Castle Rock events.

Source: Town of Castle Rock announcement, crgov.com.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the final State of the Town?

Thursday, October 1 at 6 p.m. at the Cantril School, 312 Cantril St. in Castle Rock. The presentation runs about 40 minutes, and the event is free and family-friendly.

Why is this Mayor Gray's final State of the Town?

Jason Gray has served eight years as Castle Rock's first elected at-large mayor. This is his last State of the Town address in that role.

What does G.O.A.T. stand for?

The Town is branding the event G.O.A.T. — Greatest Overview of All Things Castle Rock. Attendees can meet and pet goats before the presentation begins.

Where do I park?

Parking at the Cantril School is limited. The Town encourages parking at the Encore garage at Perry and South streets and riding the free Town Trolley, which runs 5:15-7 p.m.

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