Durham City Council unanimously approved introducing $85 million in parks bonds and $15 million in street bonds despite resident concerns about lead contamination in proposed park sites.
Council unanimously approved $85 million in parks bonds and $15 million in street bonds despite resident pleas to prioritize lead remediation at contaminated sites like Eason Park.
Walltown Community Association member Danielle Doan warned that planned park improvements could disturb contaminated soil; council took no action on her request to redirect funds toward cleanup.
The public hearing on both bond measures is scheduled for June 17, 2024, offering residents another opportunity to comment before final approval.