Durham City Council approved approximately $22 million for street repaving and sidewalk repairs, marking a historic infrastructure investment despite one council member questioning whether all targeted streets needed repairs.
Durham City Council approved approximately $22 million for street repaving and sidewalk repairs, including $7.6 million for street repairs, marking a historic infrastructure investment.
Mayor Leonardo Williams convened an advisory group to draft Durham's own Gaza ceasefire resolution rather than vote on a pre-written proposal, after over 90 minutes of polarized public testimony.
Council Member Carl Rist requested an urgent staff presentation within weeks on accessing federal climate and sustainability funding before a six-month window closes before the election cycle.