Vice Chair (At-Large)· 2020–2028 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Nida Allam
Durham County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 4:18:50
- Avg per meeting
- 9:57
- Segments
- 3189
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Top issues during term (16)(Public Safety)
Emergency Operations Center Construction Contract
Roughly $49.5 million total project budget, with the construction contract capped at $38.9 million.
Family Caregivers Month proclamation
Detention Center Healthcare Costs
Drives significant county expenditures related to off-site emergency care, specialized medications, and correctional staffing.
Emergency management grants and training
$89,300 in grant funding recognized.
Automated School Zone Speed and Stop-Arm Enforcement
Camera systems involve no upfront vendor costs and operate on a revenue-split model or monthly subscription.
Child Protective Services and Foster Care Oversight Concerns
Proposes allocating 1% of the county budget toward family preservation programs.
2025 Community Health Assessment Findings
Informs future county budget allocations for public health, human services, and community safety initiatives.
Crossing Guard Program Evaluation and Contracting
City funds support crossing guard programs, with potential future expansion dependent on additional revenue sources.
Animal Protection Society Operations and New Shelter Timeline
County capital investments at the existing shelter total over $260,000, with a major new facility planned.
Child Welfare and Family Preservation Funding
Proposes allocating 1% of the county budget toward family preservation programs.
Reestablishment of Family Treatment Court
Requires a two-year funding commitment of $439,582 for personnel and operational startup costs.
EMS Staffing, Call Volume, and Response Delays
The recommended budget includes 10 new full-time EMS positions and vehicle replacements, with further discussion needed on competitive compensation costs.
Creation of Mangum Fire Protection Service District
Property owners in the 3.55-square-mile district will be subject to a county fire tax rate aligned with other rural districts.
Courtroom Upgrades for Remote Proceedings and Public Concerns
Appropriation of $212,138 from the General Fund fund balance.
police surveillance
While exact costs haven't been finalized, setting up and running a high-tech crime center will likely require a significant chunk of city tax dollars.
cease-fire resolution
This resolution won't cost taxpayers a dime since it's just a symbolic stance.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Allam was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.