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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Durham County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Child Welfare and Family Preservation Funding
Advocates and impacted parents criticized current child welfare practices and called for 1% of the county budget to be dedicated to family preservation and reunification rather than judicial treatment programs.
Reestablishment of Family Treatment Court
The Justice Services Department proposed reestablishing a Family Treatment Court to support parents and caregivers in the child welfare system dealing with substance use disorders, backed by a proposed two-year budget of $439,582.
Creation of Mangum Fire Protection Service District
The county created a new tax district to provide reliable funding for the Mariah Fire Department, which has been providing uncompensated fire protection in the area for decades.
Police Surveillance
Durham Police are holding town halls to pitch a new real-time crime center, and they want your input on how neighborhood surveillance tech is used. If you care about privacy versus safety on your street, now's your chance to speak up.