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Meetings & Announcements

The Durham Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) will hold a Regular Session at:

7:00 p.m.

Monday, September 22, 2025

200 East Main Street

Second Floor, Commissioners Chambers

Durham, NC 27701

Commissioner meetings

The public is welcome to attend Board meetings. Residents may attend meetings in person, via Zoom, or watch live online and on DTN. There is no sign-up sheet or request form to attend meetings, however, it is important to note that there are limited seating options. 

A low-capacity overflow seating area is provided in the lobby on the second floor of the Administration Building. Individuals seated in the lobby can view the meeting on screens.

While social distancing will be established with seat arrangements, in-person attendees are reminded of the benefits of masking while in indoor spaces populated by others. Residents who wish to observe meetings are encouraged to continue using the virtual option and watch live on the County’s website.
 

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Joining Meetings Virtually

The information for joining the meeting virtually is as follows:

Residents may deliver comments on agenda items for the meeting in person or virtually.

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In-Person Speaking Option

  • Regular Sessions: All speakers must give their full name and address to give public comments and complete the Public Comments (Agenda Items only) form and submit it to the Clerk prior to the start of the meeting to speak before the Board. Public Comment forms are also provided at the meeting. Rules for Public Comment on Agenda Items can be found here.
  • Work Sessions: All speakers must give their full name and address to give citizen comments and complete the Citizen Comments form and submit it to the Clerk prior to the start of the meeting to speak before the Board. Citizen Comment forms are also provided at the meeting. Rules for Citizen Comments can be found here.

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Hybrid Speaking Option

  • All speakers must submit their full name and address via email or telephone to the Clerk to the Board at clerk@dconc.gov or 919-560-0025. These submissions must be completed by 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 21st.
  • All virtual participants will be muted upon entry to the meeting. If they are signed up to speak, they will be unmuted individually by the Clerk’s office when it is their turn to speak.

The agenda for Monday's BOCC meeting will be posted here.

For more information about the Board of Commissioners’ meetings and agendas, visit here. Citizens may also call the Clerk to the Board at (919) 560-0025 or email to clerk@dconc.gov or mwwallace@dconc.gov.

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Access Meetings Live on Durham Television Network

The virtual option aligns with social distancing requirements which ensure the safety of citizens who wish to participate as well as Board members and Durham County Government staff. Citizens who wish to view the BOCC meeting can watch rebroadcasts on the Durham Television Network, which is available on AT&T U-verse channel 99, Spectrum channel 8, and Frontier Communications channel 70. The meeting will also be streamed live on the County’s website and on the County’s YouTube Channel.

Announcements

  • Deer Management at Duke Forest – The Office of the Duke Forest has announced that the 18th annual deer herd reduction program on the Duke Forest Teaching and Research Laboratory will begin on Monday, September 22 and end on Friday, December 12. During this time, the Durham, Korstian, and Blackwood Divisions will be CLOSED to public access and all recreation Monday through Friday (except Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday (Nov. 27-28). Saturdays and Sundays are OPEN normal hours of use, except for the seven-day-a-week New Hope Creek Restoration closure in the Korstian Division. Please note: Deer herd reduction will also take place in the Dailey Division of the Duke Forest from September 22 through January 1, 2026, and will remain closed seven days per week. For more information, visit https://dukeforest.duke.edu/management/deer-management/.

  • Inaugural Durham County Fall Native Plant Sale – The Durham Cooperative Extension and Durham Soil and Water Conservation District have teamed up to host the inaugural Durham County Fall Native Plant Sale on Thursday, September 25, from 4-6 p.m. at 721 Foster Street. Come purchase native plants from local vendors Driver Street Nursery, Durham Flower Farm, Flowering Earth Natives, and Wolfberry Hawthorn Farm. Event is free to attend, but please RSVP so organizers can get an estimate of those attending, at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFw_JE-ucMvgJ5efSheDcEKagedfX5PYZp5705c_IfNPqIjQ/viewform.

  • 2025 Municipal Primary Election – Early Voting for the 2025 Municipal Primary Election voting is being held in person at one of five early voting sites continuing through 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 4. The 2025 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., at your assigned polling place. More info at www.dconc.gov or by calling 919-560-0700.

  • DCo Open Space Matching Grant Program – The Durham County Open Space Matching Grant Program is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 cycle. Grant applications are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The program is designed to assist non-profit organizations in Durham County, both inside and outside the city limits, in preserving open space lands and promoting new or improved recreational opportunities for citizens of Durham County.. Information and application instructions are available at https://dconc.gov/Engineering-and-Environmental-Services/Open-Space-and-Real-Estate/Open-Space-Matching-Grants-Program.  Contact Brendan Moore at brmoore@dconc.gov for more information.

  • Durham’s Annual Big Sweep! – In October, grab your family and friends to help clean up litter in our community with Durham’s Annual Big Sweep. You can choose to clean a neighborhood, park, or creek. Events scheduled throughout October. You can create your own cleanup or join one already created! Online registration is now open at: https://www.keepdurhambeautiful.org/big-sweep.

  • Low-Income Homeowners Relief Program – Durham homeowners can now apply for Durham County’s Low-Income Homeowners Relief Program, known as LIHR. This program is a joint effort from the Durham County Department of Social Services and the Durham County Tax Administration. This program exclusively serves homeowners who have lived in their homes at least 5 years, have no current state tax subsidies for their property, and have incomes less than or equal to 80 percent of Average Median Income (AMI). Find information and the application here: https://dconc.gov/Social-Services/Aging-and-Adult-Services/Low-Income-Housing-Relief-LIHR. Call 919-560-8000 for an appointment with an LIHR specialist if you need application assistance.

  • DPS 2025 College Fair – Thinking about college? Meet reps from national colleges and universities, explore programs and scholarships, and take your next step at the Durham Public Schools 2025 College Fair on Saturday, September 30 at the Durham Convention Center (301 W. Morgan Street). This free event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Registration is required at https://app.strivescan.com/registration.

  • Move-A-Bull City: An Open Streets Event – Save the Date! On Sunday, October 5, from 12 to 4 p.m. a new collaboration will bring “Move-A-Bull City: An Open Streets Event” to a 1.2-mile stretch of Blackwell, Corcoran, and Foster Streets. This event will temporarily open these streets to people and closed to cars and trucks – transforming the area into a car-free public space where everyone can come enjoy walking, biking, rolling, playing, and community celebration. Partners Bike Durham, City of Durham Transportation Department, and the Partnership for Healthy Durham welcome everyone! Learn more at https://moveabull.org.