Durham City Council committed only to releasing a request for proposals on HIV housing resources after community advocates pushed the city to better manage over $1.3 million in unused federal funds.
Council committed only to releasing a request for proposals on HIV housing resources after advocates testified that Durham left over $1.3 million in federal HOPWA funds unused while nonprofits struggled to access dollars.
Council unanimously approved a 160-unit all-affordable apartment complex on Page Road using federal tax credits with zero city subsidy, despite reducing tree coverage from 20% to 7% and open space from 20% to 15%.
Mayor Leonardo Williams acknowledged that property tax rates rose 74% while home prices increased, forcing longtime seniors to leave Durham, and promised follow-up on tax relief programs.