Council members clashed over market-rate housing policy as Carl Rist defended development while Chelsea Cook and others demanded formal debate on the contentious issue.
Carl Rist defended market-rate housing development citing 12 percent vacancy rates and declining rents, but Chelsea Cook demanded formal debate rather than surprise statements on this contentious policy.
Council Member Freeman proposed a formal resolution to request regular Department of Homeland Security information about ICE enforcement activities in Durham, citing residents' right to transparency.
Nate Baker announced a comprehensive youth engagement and violence interruption proposal involving schools and county participation, with Mayor Middleton scheduling detailed discussion for October.