In This Video
  • Mayor Williams discusses the Mayor's Vegan Challenge, sharing its history and impact on the community, and introduces Dr. Voorhees and others involved in the initiative. 
  • Councilmember Rist reads a proclamation supporting the vegan challenge, highlighting health and environmental benefits, and partnerships with local schools and businesses. 
  • William Bowman Ferguson gives a speech expressing gratitude for his appointment as city manager, thanking his family, colleagues, and the city staff, and sharing his enthusiasm for the role. 
  • Mayor Williams reflects on his holiday experiences, including community engagement and personal resolutions for the new year, focusing on transparency and effective governance. 
  • Katherine Jackson speaks about the deer population in Treyburn, expressing concerns about safety and advocating for changes to the deer bow hunting ordinance to manage the deer population. 
  • Kathy Colbs presents an opposing view, arguing against the need for changes to the deer bow hunting ordinance. She emphasizes the natural environment of Trayburn and suggests alternative solutions. 
  • Peter Tocci speaks against hunting in Durham, emphasizing safety concerns and questioning the need for changes to the existing ordinance. 
  • Ron Allison discusses the safety risks of bow hunting in Trayburn, highlighting the community's opposition and the potential dangers to residents and pets. 
  • Gene Carlone speaks about the growing deer population in Treyburn and the need for a culling program. She cites statistics and potential dangers posed by the deer overpopulation. 
  • Sally Burke addresses the council's concerns about alternative methods to control the deer population, explaining why bow hunting is considered the most viable option. 
  • Ralph Russo speaks in favor of the bow hunting variance, explaining the regulations and safety measures involved, and suggests an exception for the Treyburn community. 
  • Quincy Hocutt addresses council concerns about the restrictiveness of Durham's ordinances compared to other cities and advocates for a regulated culling program. 
  • Councilmember Cook expresses appreciation for public input, highlights legal limitations on further restrictions, and shares concerns about citywide implications of the ordinance change. 
  • Councilmember Caballero appreciates public engagement and suggests involving the Environmental Affairs Board for further exploration of the issue. 
  • Mayor Williams acknowledges the residents' concerns and the complexity of the deer overpopulation issue. He suggests that the Environmental Affairs Board (EAB) could be a suitable body to further explore the topic. 
  • Mayor Williams calls for a vote on the motion. The motion fails, and the meeting concludes with Mayor Williams thanking the residents and adjourning the meeting. 
Durham's Vegan Challenge and Treyburn Deer Ordinance Debate

The council discusses the Mayor's Vegan Challenge, highlighting its health and community benefits. A heated debate follows on amending hunting regulations in Treyburn, with residents divided over deer population control and safety concerns.

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