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Preview: Durham City Council Meeting - Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.
Public hearing on Hayti Lane, plus a packed consent agenda that could pass in one vote unless a member pulls items.
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[SeeGov] Durham Public Schools: Phone Policy Advances, Seven Schools Shed "Low-Performing" Label
State-mandated phone rules move ahead as leaders celebrate seven campuses coming off the low-performing list, note a tentative 1,000-student enrollment slide, and approve $675K for Chromebook repairs.
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SoDu We Watch Our Government: Durham City Council - Nov. 3, 2025
Durham City Council meets Monday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. All items are on consent - here are the biggest contracts, audits, and what to watch for South Durham.
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SoDu We Watch Our Government: Durham Board of County Commissioners - Oct. 27, 2025
Tonight at 7 p.m., the Durham Board of County Commissioners meets at 200 E. Main St. Watch for an ARPA childcare boost (GI pilot paused), EOC commissioning, OES Fleet GMP #2, LMI home energy retrofits, opioid fund shift, property-tax refunds, ceremonial items, and early-voting info.
Local Government
SoDu We Watch Our Government: Durham Public Schools Board of Education - Oct. 21
From 32 e-buses for Durham schools to classified pay and DPSF grants, here’s where the money goes and what changes for students.
Local Government
SoDu We Watch Our Government: Durham City Council - Oct. 20
What’s on deck: tenant protections, Third Fork Creek and Rail Trail momentum, 160 income-restricted apartments near Page Road, and key rezonings - with multiple chances for public comment.
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Durham Council Honors DeWarren Langley, Designates The Chicken Hut Historic Landmark, and Approves Heartland Park Plan
Durham City Council paid tribute to community advocate DeWarren K. Langley, celebrated The Chicken Hut’s historic landmark designation, and narrowly approved the Heartland Park townhouse development in southeastern Durham.
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SoDu We Watch Our Government: Durham City Council - Oct. 6
Durham City Council meets Oct. 6 to discuss City Manager contract powers, Chicken Hut landmark status, and a southeast Durham annexation proposal.
Local Government
SoDu We Watch Our Government: Durham Public Schools Work Session - Oct. 7
DPS board meets Oct. 7 to review staff pay, Chromebook purchase, school safety, and more. Key updates for Durham families, staff, and students.
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SoDu We Watch Our Government - Durham City Council
Durham City Council meets Sept. 2 to vote on declaring Durham a “4th Amendment Workplace,” resisting unconstitutional federal raids. Public hearings include two major annexations in South Durham.
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SoDu We Watch Our Government - Durham Public Schools Board of Education
Back-to-school update and a report on donations and grants to the school district are on the agenda for the Thursday night meeting.
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SoDu We Watch Our Government - Durham County Board of Commissioners
New EV chargers and SNAP funding resolution are on the agenda for the Monday night meeting.