Durham Council Talks Wheels Joy and Budget Priorities

The council highlights Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with a proclamation and personal stories, while also honoring the Girl Scouts for their community contributions. Mayor Williams introduces the Million Mile Club, recognizing bus drivers' safety achievements, and council members discuss budget priorities and the reopening of Wheels. 11mins

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Monday, March 3rd, 2025
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Welcome to the Durham City Council meeting for March 3, 2025.

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Call to Order

Moment of Silent Meditation

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Ceremonial Item - Recognition of GoDurham Million Milers

Ceremonial Item - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation

Ceremonial Item - Girl Scouts of America Day Proclamation

Announcements by Council

Priority Items by the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk

Consent Agenda (one for vote for agenda items 1 - 20)

General Business Agenda - Public Hearings

23. Clegg Drive Street Closing

Other Matters

Adjournment

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In This Video
  • Mayor Pro Tem Middleton introduces a proclamation for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, inviting Chris Biggar from the Durham colorectal cancer community to join. 
  • Chris Biggar, a cancer survivor, thanks the council and emphasizes the importance of advocacy and research funding for colorectal cancer. 
  • Council Member Caballero reads a proclamation for Girl Scouts, highlighting their contributions and inviting Morgan Whitfield and others to join. 
  • Ruby Benson, a Girl Scout, thanks the council and shares the impact of Girl Scouts on her life and community service projects. 
  • Mayor Williams shares a personal anecdote about being an honorary Girl Scout and thanks the Girl Scouts for their contributions. 
  • Mayor Williams introduces the Million Mile Club, recognizing Go Durham bus drivers for their safety achievements and inviting them to join him. 
  • Mayor Williams acknowledges Tonia Burnette and other long-serving bus drivers for their years of service and achievements. 
  • Council Member Cook discusses the recent budget retreat, challenges in federal funding, and priorities like fare-free buses and homelessness strategy. 
  • Council Member Baker discusses the budget retreat. 
  • Council Member Caballero highlights the grand reopening of Wheels, a community event. 
  • Council Member Rist discusses the Wheels reopening. 
  • Mayor Pro Tem Middleton thanks colleagues for announcements emphasizing the significance of Wheels and addressing gun violence challenges. 
  • Mayor Williams acknowledges Women's History Month and appreciates Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's engagement. 
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