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Carl Rist

Council Member2023–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

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At a glance

News mentions
3

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
14
Total speaking time
15:55
Avg per meeting
1:08
Segments
442

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (20)(Development)

critical↑Jan 2026[64]

Zoning Map Changes and Development Proposals

Null

high↑May 2026[17]

Wireless Communication Facility Requests at 728 Scott King Road

Null

high↑Jan 2026[17]

Historic Property Modifications at 204 N. Buchanan Blvd

Null

critical↑Feb 2026[16]

Homeless Strategic Framework and Housing Support

Ongoing operational funding for community safety outreach and emergency shelter partnerships.

critical↑Sep 2026[15]

Tenant Rights and Living Conditions

DHA operates on an annual budget of $59 million with substantial capital needs exceeding millions in backlogs.

high↑Jan 2026[13]

Historic Landmark Designation for Cranford-Wanamaker House

Null

high↑Aug 2026[12]

Bragtown Small Area Plan Update

Null

medium↑Apr 2026[11]

Planning and Development FY 2027 Work Program and FY 2026 Projects

Not specified in the agenda materials.

critical↑Jan 2026[11]

East Durham Residential Growth and Infrastructure Impacts

The development will generate property tax revenue while requiring private developer funding for on-site infrastructure and utilities.

high↑Aug 2026[10]

Extension of 2019 Affordable Housing Bond Issuance Window

Extends the timeline for issuing $41 million in taxable general obligation bonds scheduled for spring 2027.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Sunrock concrete plant relocation and greenway easement

No cost to the city; the land transfer after ten years is a donation if the greenway isn't built.

critical↓Mar 2026[6]

Redevelopment of 505 West Chapel Hill Street

Estimated gap funding subsidy ranging from $4.2 million to $6 million from city housing funds and partners.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Ashton Apartments Tenant Union Resolution

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Federal Legislative Priorities and Housing Legislation

Secured over $3 million in FY26 earmarks and pursuing additional federal grants and $1.2M+ in pending FY27 requests.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Subcommittee Land Use Tracking and Reporting

Null

high↓May 2026[2]

Leesville Road Area Residential and Commercial Development

Private investments will increase local tax base and service demands.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Street Stub-Out Variance at 2912 and 2914 Page Road

Payment-in-lieu amounts will be determined by the Public Works Division.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Reserve at Rocky Branch Residential Rezoning

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

BPAC Geographic Representation Mapping

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Demolition Review at 914 Morning Glory Avenue

Decisions during term (17)

Recorded while Rist was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (12)(Development)

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Voted yesJun 15, 2026

UDO Text Amendment on Development Moratoria (TC2600002)

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

to adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of Residential Rural, Commercial Neighborhood, and Residential Suburban, Falls/Jordan District B Watershed Prote

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

to adopt the Budget Development Guidelines to be used for the development of the FY 2026-27 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

to adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of Industrial Park, Major Transportation Corridor I-40 Overlay, and establishing the same as Commercial General

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

to adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of Residential Suburban-20, Eno Watershed Overlay District B, and establishing the same as Planned Development R

Voted yesFeb 16, 2026

to adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of Residential Suburban-20, Residential Suburban-Multifamily with a development plan, Falls/Jordan Watershed Ove

Voted yesFeb 16, 2026

to adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of Residential Suburban-20, Falls/Jordan Watershed Overlay District B, Major Transportation Corridor I-40, count

Voted yesFeb 16, 2026

to receive the 2025 Durham Workforce Development Board Annual Report

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

to adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of the Residential Suburban-Multifamily, county jurisdiction and establishing the same as Residential Suburban-M

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

to adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, incorporating revisions to Article 4, Zoning Districts, Article 5, Use Regulations, Article 6, District Intensity Standards, and Artic

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

to adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, incorporating revisions to Article 10, Parking and Loading

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

to adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of the Residential Suburban-20, Falls/Jordan District B Watershed Protection Overlay, county jurisdiction and es

In the news (3)