Mayor Paul Coogan delivered his fourth State of the City address on Tuesday at Government Center before a joint session of the City Council and School Committee, framing the city as one of “energy, hope and unprecedented growth.”
The mayor, who will be rounding out his second term in office this fall and seek re-election, relayed in a half-hour speech what he termed his successful and emerging initiatives in city finances, public safety, education and economic growth in Fall River, while recognizing challenges like affordable housing in the Gateway City.