The Bill Bell Convention Center? Commissioners Discuss Honoring the Former Mayor.

The board approved salary increases for key staff and elected officials, passed a resolution supporting SNAP benefits, and discussed whether to name a county building (or just its lobby) after former Mayor Bill Bell. 3mins

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Monday, August 25th, 2025
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Durham BOCC Regular Session August 25th, 2025
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Here is a recording of the Durham Board of County Commissioners Regular Session from Monday, August 25th, 2025. View an agenda at https://bit.ly/BOCCdco.

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In This Video
  • The Board of Commissioners approved salary increases for several positions following a closed session discussion.
  • The Board passed a resolution in support of state funding for SNAP during this meeting. Commissioner Valentine urged residents to contact their representatives about the importance of SNAP benefits to the community.
  • Commissioner Valentine advocated for naming the whole of the Durham Convention Center after former Mayor Bill Bell, rather than simply its lobby.
  • Chair Allam clarified that, if the Board decided to rename the Convention Center after former Mayor Bell, it would have to do so at a different meeting. The board appeared to agree that such a meeting should be scheduled within the coming weeks and neglected to act on the lobby naming proposal.
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