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Durham County at a glance: 10 recent meetings · 1 upcoming · 4 active issues · 4 decisions
Active issues
What's hot right now· 4
Coming up
Upcoming meetings· 1
On the record
Recent decisions· 4
Approval of Property Tax Releases and Refunds for September 2026 (Item 26-0538)
ApprovedBoard of County CommissionersOct 12Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 27BCC033 for Wellpath Inmate Medical Contract (Item 26-0525)
ApprovedBoard of County CommissionersOct 12Approval to Enter into a Contract with Hayti Reborn - Justice Movement in the Amount of $330,000
ApprovedBoard of County CommissionersSep 14Approval of Proposed Interlocal Agreement and Joint Use Agreement for the New Emergency Operations Center & Backup 911 Call Center Facility Located at 2422 Broad Street, Durham, NC
ApprovedBoard of County CommissionersSep 14
Development watch
What's being built· 4
Former Lowe's Grove School Site, Old Northern High School Site, and Durham School of the Arts Site Pre-Development (DFI Phase I)
approved1 hearingComprehensive Plan Amendment - A2500002 Evaluation and Assessment Report (EAR) Policy Changes
approved1 hearingProject Glass (AbbVie Inc.)
approved1 hearingRupert Landscape Rezoning
approved1 hearing
Recent meetings
Full archive →- OCT26Board of County CommissionersTranscribedVideo
Durham County OKs $127K for Community Schools program and digs into record property tax appeals
- OCT12Board of County CommissionersTranscribedVideo
Durham Commissioners OK $525K to boost jail medical care and $1M for a new transition house
- OCT5Board of County CommissionersTranscribedVideo
Durham County Commissioners Tackle Budget Realities, Human Services Shocks
- SEP28Board of County CommissionersTranscribedVideo
Durham County funds local youth programs and plans affordable housing studies for schools
- SEP14Board of County CommissionersTranscribedVideo
Durham County OKs cultural roadmap, cultural grants, and $45M EOC contract
- SEP8Board of County CommissionersTranscribedVideo
Durham Commissioners Review Violent Crime Strategy and Five-Year Homelessness Plan
Frequently asked about Durham County
When does the Durham County Board of Commissioners meet?
The Board of County Commissioners holds work sessions and regular sessions, most on Mondays, in the Commissioners' Chambers at 200 E. Main St., Durham. Sessions are livestreamed on the county's YouTube channel.
Where can I find Durham County meeting agendas?
Agendas and minutes are published on the county's Legistar calendar at durhamcounty.legistar.com, and summarized here on OpenNorthCarolina.
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