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Durham County Focuses on Reentry, Child Abuse, and Arab American Heritage

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.
April 14th, 2025 •
Highlights by Alex Rosen
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Council Debates Public Comment Rules and a Bus Bench Contract
The council delves into public comment rules, addressing consistency and enforcement, while debating bus bench agreements, including political signage and potential revenue use for shelter improvements. Concerns about diversity in the Growth Alliance and stalled Eastside plans are also raised.
April 8th, 2025 • By Alex Rosen
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Springfield Council Faces Citizen Complaints; Requests Wyndham Hotel Damage Update
The council celebrates Lincoln Magnet's winning basketball team, addresses the Wyndham Hotel's temporary closure and convention relocation plans, considers CWLP issues and listens to complaints about fairness and equity when allowing public comments.
April 2nd, 2025 • By Theresa Grimaldi Olsen
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Potential $80,000 Identified To Assist With Laundry Services For Low-Income Families
The council discusses rising utility fees to the upcoming St. Patrick's Day parade, making the 1987 federal consent decree that guides Springfield government public, and the push to serve families living in poverty with laundry services. Stay engaged and catch our next highlight reel for more updates from the council!
March 11th, 2025 • By Theresa Grimaldi Olsen
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Durham County's 2025 Reappraisal and Tax Relief Updates
The board discusses the 2025 general reappraisal update, highlighting significant increases in property values and tax relief programs. Public feedback is sought for the Fiscal Year 2026 Transit Work Plan, and applications open for the 2025 DCO Cares Recipient Organization.
February 10th, 2025 • By Alex Rosen
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