The council affirmed support for immigrant neighbors amid heightened federal enforcement and urged residents to look out for one another. A proposed Hayti Lane closure drew concern over precedent and community voice.

The board remembered DeWarren Langley’s legacy of youth civic leadership and challenged the community to carry it forward. Members then introduced a new early childhood coordinator and dug into a countywide food security effort amid federal cuts, highlighting rising need, planned community engagement, and a vision for long-term resilience.

The board moved a new student phone policy forward after hearing student and parent feedback, debate over lunch use, and research on learning impacts. Members also celebrated seven schools exiting the low-performing list while questioning state support, and reviewed enrollment declines, family choice pressures, and Chromebook repair needs.

The council debates three paths for Durham Athletic Park—from preserving its baseball legacy to opening a larger, barrier-free green—while weighing costs, survey feedback, and the impact on pro sports. The board also reviews financing and oversight for the Villages of Hayti and hears resident concerns about new landlord rules.

Without a quorum, the council shifts to informal ceremonial recognitions and moves all votes to the next work session.