Durham's Budget: Fare-Free Buses and Community Investment

The council celebrates a historic budget focused on fare-free buses, capital improvements in underserved neighborhoods, and continued investment in city values. Leaders also discuss the need for diversified revenue and recognize the work of city staff. 15mins

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Monday, June 16th, 2025
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In This Video
  • Council Member Caballero expressed appreciation for city staff's work on the budget, highlighted key achievements such as fare-free buses and capital improvements, and reminded residents that part of the tax increase was due to a voter-approved bond.
  • Council Member Freeman highlighted the allocation of capital improvement funds to underserved communities, noted concerns about insufficient funding for park lead remediation, and expressed appreciation for staff and the city manager's budget process.
  • Mayor Pro Tem Middleton celebrated the historic size of the city budget, highlighted organizational restructuring and continued investment in city values such as fare-free buses and the HEART program, and recognized the communications department for its service.
  • Mayor Williams reflected on the strengths and challenges of the city budget, emphasized the importance of fare-free buses and diversified revenue sources, and expressed gratitude to city staff and the community for their engagement and service.
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