Highlights about Immigration

The council heard a call for city support of Oak Ridge Cemetery, celebrated Juneteenth organizers, and approved new access for Prosperity Business Park. Residents raised issues from harm reduction and immigration enforcement to traffic safety, illicit massage parlors, and downtown business support.

The council weighed an engineering contract to address a unique wastewater regulation, with questions raised about environmental risks, transparency, and long-term planning. Other highlights include debate over new street entrances and congestion, RV parking rules, and a preview of the city’s Juneteenth celebration.

The council introduced Assistant Chief Behl as the likely new police chief, with discussion focused on officer wellness, community policing, and traffic enforcement. Updates on downtown revitalization, animal control funding, ambulance requirements, and public concerns about poverty and immigration enforcement were also addressed.

Governor Stein's visit to Durham announced a new task force to expand childcare access, focusing on increasing seats and improving wages. Commissioner Jacobs shared insights on immigration reform, highlighting economic impacts of losing undocumented labor in key sectors. The Board reviewed results from the latest resident survey.