Durham City Council halted appointments to its Homeless Services Advisory Committee after discovering applicants were never asked whether they met ordinance requirements for faith community or lived-experience representation.
City Council halted appointments to the Homeless Services Advisory Committee after discovering applicants were never asked whether they met ordinance requirements for faith community or lived-experience representation, per Council Member Chelsea Cook's objection.
Mayor Leonardo Williams announced Durham secured $1.66 million in state funding to address youth homelessness ages 18 to 24 across the Triangle, supporting nonprofits with youth advisory councils of people with lived experience.
Council members raised concerns about the $36.4 million Durham Rail Trail project breaking ground spring 2026, pressing staff to develop stay-in-place policies and value capture mechanisms to prevent gentrification and resident displacement.