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Durham City Council to issue “equity before birth” proclamation
The ceremonial item hasn’t been posted, but the irony is not lost coming from a pro-abortion body.
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WRAL: Durham city council declines to extend ShotSpotter contract
ShotSpotter detects gunshot sounds and notifies police.
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Quick item: Work session highlights
City council work session highlights an older contract providing legal services to undocumented immigrants with taxpayer funds.
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Durham to take up tweaking non-discrimination policy and demanding Israel ceasefire
City council found a policy reference to “both genders” it will seek to eliminate Monday.
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Leonardo Williams
Mayor
Email | 919-560-4333
Term expires 2025
Mark-Anthony Middleton
Mayor Pro Tem | Ward 2
Email | 919-560-4396 + 10277
Term expires 2025
DeDreana Freeman
Ward 1
Email | 919-560-4396 + 10276
Term expires 2025
Chelsea Cook
Ward 3
Chosen Jan. 24
Term expires 2025
Member At-Large
Email | 919-560-4396 + 10272
Term expires 2027
Nate Baker
Member At-Large
Email | 919-560-4396 + 10274
Term expires 2027
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Other Durham County News
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Biden issues new Title IX rules
The impact on parental rights laws like SB49 is so far unclear. Also see attached internal docs from Durham’s ongoing LGBT efforts.
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Durham school board prepares legislative advocacy agenda
“Our top priority is our diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools.” — plus compare with Wake.
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Durham County adds land acknowledgement to agendas
County commission has featured an apology for “stolen ancestral lands” for both regular meetings in March.
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Durham superintendent Mubenga resigns; interim named (updated)
Mubenga resigns as details emerge how salary error for roughly 2000 employees snarled district
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