Wake County Roundup: Raleigh's Growth, Safety Initiatives, and Housing Solutions with City Council Member Cory Branch \ 6-7-2024

WPTF Afternoon News

19-06-2024 • 11 min

In this week's edition of the Wake County Roundup, Morrisville Town Councilman Steve Rao and host Anthony DeHart discuss pressing issues in Raleigh with City Council Member Cory Branch. The segment covers gun safety initiatives during Gun Safety Awareness Month, Raleigh's infrastructure improvements amidst rapid growth, and transportation developments, including the bus rapid transit system and greenway expansions. Branch highlights efforts to enhance community engagement through programming at community centers and partnerships with nonprofits. He also addresses the housing crisis with rehabilitation programs for seniors and affordable housing projects. The discussion concludes with a focus on supporting small businesses and ongoing challenges with traffic.