Durham City Council approved a contested 400-unit mixed-use development on a 4-3 vote despite unanimous Planning Commission rejection and criticism that its 12 affordable units fall short of community needs.
City Council approved a contested 400-unit mixed-use development on a 4-3 vote despite Planning Commission unanimous rejection and criticism that 12 affordable units fall short of community needs.
Police and fire departments face staffing crises with police short 146 officers and fire down 17 firefighters this year, but Council approved only a 2 percent pay increase amid competing budget priorities.
Council unanimously approved $10.7 million over three years to expand the HEART crisis response program to 24/7 citywide service after pilot served 6,000 calls with 99 percent safety rating.