Durham City Council held a regular meeting dominated by urgent pleas from residents demanding action on gun violence, with speakers calling for investment in youth services and community programs instead of expanded policing.
The meeting opened on a celebratory note as council honored three Go Durham bus operators—Tita Springfield, Michelle Bowley, and Gregory Fudge—for driving over 1 million accident-free miles each, a feat requiring approximately 12 years of service. All three were inducted into the Million Mile Club, a program recognizing excellence among operators who work 8 to 12 hours daily on city streets.
Vote Record (14)
Resolution
passed7-0
Utility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2026
$218M
To adopt a Resolution directing an application to the Local Government Commission for its approval of a Utility System Revenue Bonds not to exceed $218,000,000; requesting Local Government Commission
Resolution
passed7-0
Limited Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 A/B
$136M
To adopt a resolution authorizing the negotiation of an amendment to an installment financing contract not to exceed $136,000,000; authorizing the filing of an application with the Local Government Co
Contract
passed7-0
Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) - Meter Transition Proje
$91.8M
To find it is in the best interest of the City to conduct a sole source procurement of water meters from Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for the standardization or compatibility within the City of Durham Wa