Durham County, NC
Here's what's happening in Durham government right now! Budget fights, schools, housing, transit, public health. Every link goes straight to an official source.
Durham County is accepting public comment on the proposed FY2026-27 budget. Submit written comments online or attend the public hearing on May 26 at 7 PM at Commissioners Chambers, 200 E. Main St. County Manager Claudia Hager presents the recommended budget on May 11.
Read more →The DPS Board of Education formally submitted its FY2026-27 budget request to the county, seeking increased funding to cover staffing, facilities, and mental health services across 53 schools. See the board's agenda materials for the full request.
Read more →County Manager Claudia Hager presents the recommended FY2026-27 budget on May 11 at 7 PM. The public hearing is May 26 at 7 PM at Commissioners Chambers, 200 E. Main St. The Board of Commissioners votes on adoption June 8. See dconc.gov for the full schedule.
Read more →The City-County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning application in the Southside neighborhood at its April 23 meeting. See the Planning Commission agenda for the full application details and public comment information.
Read more →The Board of Commissioners discussed affordable housing funding options at its April 14 regular meeting. See the official meeting minutes and video for details on actions taken.
Read more →GoTriangle continues work on the Durham–Chapel Hill Bus Rapid Transit corridor along NC-54. The agency is seeking federal Small Starts funding to advance the project. See gotriangle.org for current project status.
Read more →Durham County is expanding its co-responder crisis intervention program, which pairs mental health clinicians with law enforcement for behavioral health calls. See the DHHS website for current program details and coverage areas.
Read more →Durham Parks & Recreation broke ground on an Ellerbe Creek Greenway extension. See the Parks & Recreation website for the latest project details and timeline.
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