Durham City Council approved a $3.42 million road-paving contract 6-1 despite concerns from members and residents about traffic safety without added calming measures.
City Council approved a $3.42 million contract to pave 42 miles of unpaved roads 6-1, despite Council Member DeDreana Freeman's opposition and safety concerns about increased vehicle speeds without traffic calming measures.
Durham Community Safety Department's HART crisis response program received a 2025 International City/County Management Association award after responding to over 32,000 nonviolent 911 calls since its 2022 launch.
Council unanimously approved a $44 million Faya Place bond for 252 housing units, though community advocate Anita Scott Neville questioned the lack of minority business contractor and workforce diversity requirements.