Durham Mayor Leo Williams delivered the first State of the City address of his second term Tuesday night, saying the Bull City is moving in a strong direction while still confronting persistent challenges, including crime and homelessness.
Williams described Durham as a city meant to serve longtime residents, newcomers, and those still struggling to find stability.
“Who is the city for? It is for the family that has put down roots here and deserves to stay rooted. It’s for the young person who loves the city enough to come back and pour everything they have into it,” Williams said. “It is for the neighbor who is still finding their footing, and needs to know that this community has something for them, and it does and always will.”…