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This excerpt focus on planned improvements to regional rail, including more frequent passenger trains and new investments in existing corridors, as leaders work to position the Triangle for future rail growth.

The council reflects on Welcoming Week, community division, and the responsibilities of public service amid controversy over a police chief's social media post. Updates on regional rail progress and calls for civility, accountability, and support for Durham’s youth round out the meeting.

The board approved $3 million in budget cuts and discussed strategies for addressing an $18 million deficit, including using the fund balance. Members voted to hire an individual roofer for district facilities and added a middle school wrestling program to the budget. Updates included celebrations, upcoming events, and the Superintendent search process.

The board hears urgent calls from teachers, parents, and students to strengthen protections for immigrant families, clarify law enforcement protocols, and address staff shortages in therapy services. Concerns about attendance barriers and fair wages for classified employees are also raised.

The council and community members confront police leadership over exclusion from meetings, recent use-of-force incidents, and calls for greater transparency. Residents share personal experiences and urge officials to attend a town hall on police violence.