Roanoke’s State of the City address highlighted homelessness and addiction as continuing challenges, with local groups like RAM House and Roanoke Valley Collective Response stressing that breaking stereotypes is key to providing support.

In his first State of the City address since taking office, Cobb celebrated Roanoke’s progress while also acknowledging challenges like gun violence, homelessness, and substance abuse.

Earlier today, Mayor Sherman Lea addressed the city of Roanoke. Below is the full livestream.

Affordable housing in Roanoke was one of the main topics at Thursday’s State of the City address.