Raleigh Mayor's State of the City: Progress & Challenges

0:00Reporting from the Daily News, now I'm Corey with the story with the latest in Durham. Rally Mayor Janet Cowell delivers her second annual State of the City Address this Wednesday 9 at 6 p.m. at the City of Rally Museum. She's set to cover key issues like public safety, housing affordability, transportation, the environment, and overall quality of life in the city. The event is free and open to everyone at 220 Fayetteville Street, and you can catch a live stream from WRAL News. Public safety has seen some positive shifts lately. Violent crime dropped by 1% in 2025 compared to the previous year, while property crime fell a bigger 17% based on police data. That progress got tested by a tragic case in January when a Ravenscroft teacher was murdered in her home. The suspect had a long criminal record and mental health issues, and police believe he was unsheltered at the time. Many leaders responded quickly to prevent repeats.

1:00On housing affordability, rabbit growth has strained things, with the population up by tens of thousands over six years. Ren jumped 56% since 2022, and the income needed for home ownership doubled in just two years. Still, the council greenlit over a dozen projects with affordable units early last year. The city is pushing ahead with an affordable housing bond and expanding options for the unsheltered. How is also tracking federal funds for substance use programs and talking with lawmakers ahead of their April session? This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. For Pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.