Durham County Commissioners approved a swath of funding and partnerships aimed at helping vulnerable residents, while also greenlighting a $615,000 mobile outreach vehicle that drew questions about efficiency spending.
The board swore in new County Attorney Alan Andrews, describing the appointment as one the commissioners spent considerable time selecting. Commissioners unanimously backed a $5.6 million federal emergency rental assistance program that will help Durham residents facing eviction. Money will flow from the county's fund balance and be reimbursed by the federal government by September 2025. Commissioner Wendy Jacobs flagged three concerns: the need to clearly separate county and city funding so residents understand who qualifies, unauthorized program flyers being distributed without board approval, and ensuring bad actors do not create unofficial materials.
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