Board of County Commissioners · November 2, 2026
Commissioners hear fiery DSS criticism, size up $38.9M emergency ops center deal
This was a work session, so nothing was voted on — but a lot was laid out.
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All meetings →Oct 26Durham County OKs $127K for Community Schools program and digs into record property tax appealsOct 12Durham Commissioners OK $525K to boost jail medical care and $1M for a new transition houseOct 5Durham County Commissioners Tackle Budget Realities, Human Services ShocksSep 28Durham County funds local youth programs and plans affordable housing studies for schoolsSep 14Durham County OKs cultural roadmap, cultural grants, and $45M EOC contractSep 8Durham Commissioners Review Violent Crime Strategy and Five-Year Homelessness Plan
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