Special City Council Meeting: Ward 3 Vacancy Jan 8, 2024

0:00 Stream starts
1:45 Open
2:20 Call to Order
3:04 Roll Call
(4:00 Answers to Candidate Questions)
10:36 Interview: Amanda Borer
44:43 Interview: Chelsea Cook
1:16:35 Interview: Shelia Huggins
1:56:30 Break / Recess
2:02:55 Interview: Chastan Swain
(2:34:10 Closing Remarks)
2:36:05 Adjourn
Welcome to the Special Durham City Council meeting for Jan. 8, 2024
To view the meeting agenda, visit DurhamNC.gov/AgendaCenter.
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To contact City Council members directly, visit www.durhamnc.gov/1323
To learn more about the Ward 3 Council Vacancy visit www.durhamnc.gov/4030

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I would be in favor of raising taxes for neighborhood schools. As a product of a northern public school system, with an elementary school within walking distance of my home. It appears that state guidelines govern the construction of public schools. In my opinion school location and construction is not part of long-term plan. Neighbor schools foster health cohesive communities. Conversely, busing is a barrier to participation in school events, activities for both students and parents and community involvement.