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Dangerous conditions at JFK Towers senior housing—including nonfunctional elevators, mold, and no air conditioning—prompted Durham residents to demand City Council action on the city-invested property.
The Planning Commission unanimously approved the Shannon at Old Chapel Hill mixed-use development after the applicant resolved stormwater and traffic concerns with the neighborhood.
Durham County Commissioners delayed an ABC Board appointment to investigate whether a residents' application deadline was properly posted online after a citizen claimed she couldn't find the notice.
Durham County Commissioners unanimously approved a $250 million-plus multi-use sports complex proposal featuring a rare 200-meter indoor track, though Commissioner Michelle Burton demanded written commitments on minority contractor participation and community access.
Durham City Council approved a $600 million budget 4-3 that includes only a 2% raise for firefighters and police, rejecting Mayor O'Neal's failed emergency motion for an $8 million immediate pay increase.
Durham Public Schools approved a $57.5 million Glenn Elementary renovation and voted 4-2 to restructure secondary schools, with opponents arguing the plan unnecessarily closes a high-performing middle program.
The Durham Planning Commission unanimously approved the city's new comprehensive plan despite contentious public opposition to urban growth boundary expansion into southeast Durham.
Durham County commissioners approved an $844.9 million budget and raised property taxes by three cents per $100 of home value, funding school expansions and employee wage increases.
A 30-year firefighter warned Durham that 61 departures loom without immediate pay raises, as council deadlocked on whether to act before a June 20 budget vote.
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.
Commissioners deferred a $201,958 funding increase for the Animal Protection Society pending more financial details, while approving a $100,000 annual stipend program for county board members.
Durham County commissioners approved a $9.8 million salary increase averaging 7 percent for 1,876 employees and proposed raising stormwater fees 33 percent to fund $67 million in water quality compliance.
Durham's homeless services database cannot verify whether people exiting shelters stay in the city or leave, undermining the ability to measure the $160 million Forever Home Durham initiative's effectiveness.
Durham's City Council approved a 2% across-the-board raise plus step increases for city employees, but firefighters and other staff pushed back over pay compression leaving veterans earning barely more than new hires.
Commissioner Mike Lee objected to budget requests being added via email after the county manager's official presentation, citing fairness concerns as Justice Services sought $2 million for a mental health treatment team.
Durham County commissioners unanimously approved a $5.7 million emergency rental assistance program, but housing advocates warned the funding offers only five to six months of relief for a deepening homelessness crisis.
Durham Public Schools advanced a sweeping four-year plan to reshape middle and high school boundaries and programs while grappling with a special education services crisis.
Council approved a $6.05 million purchase of the Carver Creek apartment complex to preserve 48 affordable units and build supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals.
Durham County Commissioners approved a three-cent property tax increase and greenlit a $1.3 million guaranteed income pilot for 250 low-income families.
No meetings scheduled yet. New dates post after Durham publishes the next round of agendas.