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LowPublic Safety
Emergency management grants and training
Three grant items would bring in $89,300 total for hazardous materials planning, railway-focused HazMat response training, and general emergency management operations.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026
LowTaxes Budget
Chesterfield Building tax release explained
A resident's viral video questioned why the county 'gave' the Chesterfield Building nearly a million dollars. Staff explained it was a state-mandated 50% historic exemption — a release of value, not a refund.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 26, 2026
LowPublic Safety
Family Caregivers Month proclamation
November is now Family Caregivers Month in Durham County. Aging Well Durham is building a caregiving coalition and invited commissioners to join.
2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 26, 2026