Tax Bill Estimator, Library Logo Contest, and Opportunities to Support Students

The board honored the emergency management team for recent disaster response and approved a new biotech academy at Southern High. Highlights include major library grants, land conservation efforts, and a high number of residents applying for board service. 7mins

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Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Here is the recording of the Monday, July 28, 2025, Durham Board of County Commissioners Regular Session. This meeting was held in the Human Services Building, Conference Rooms B & C due to malfunctioning HVAC in the Commissioners Chambers at 200 E. Main Street.

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In This Video
  • Chair Allam shared announcements about an upcoming community resource event, a library logo contest, a tax bill estimator, and the launch of the redesigned county website.
  • Chair Allam announced ongoing and upcoming school supply drives organized by the Durham Public School Foundation, including donation opportunities and an event serving as a drop-off site.
  • Chair Allam announced that the board was issuing a proclamation for National Emergency Management Awareness and introduced Doctor Walker.
  • The Emergency Management team was recognized for their recent work responding to Tropical Depression Chantal, hazardous materials incidents, and coordinating a large-scale active assailant exercise with multiple agencies.
  • Commissioner Jacobs highlighted the approval of a contract for a new biotech academy at Southern High School and recognized two local families for their leadership in land conservation easements benefiting the watershed.
  • Chair Allam recognized a grant award from the Durham Library Foundation Board supporting county library programming and services.
  • Chair Allam thanked applicants for board and commission positions, encouraged future participation, and congratulated those selected.
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