Highlights from Durham County Board of Commissioners

The board urges residents to contact federal officials as Medicaid and Head Start funding face threats, discusses a major solar project advancing Durham’s renewable energy goals, and celebrates a record gift to the county library. Other highlights include disaster preparedness, playground repairs for local schools, and the growing importance of community support for libraries.

Highlights include opportunities for young women and health advocates along with proclamations focusing attention on support for reentry from incarceration, Arab American heritage, and child abuse prevention.

The board marks April 2025 as Fair Housing Month, reaffirming its commitment to equal housing opportunities and recognizing ongoing challenges with housing discrimination.

The board invites public participation in shaping the Fiscal Year 25-26 budget through hearings and an online portal. Celebrations include honoring Pearl Fryar's horticultural legacy and recognizing women and minorities in construction, with discussions on fostering diverse career paths for Durham's youth.