Durham County's latest "In Touch with Durham County" show is here, highlighting key updates from county officials and community partners – the latest installment features Derek Bowens, the Director of the Durham County Board of Elections, and Nate Sanders, the Senior Emergency Management Coordinator/Deputy Chief of the Emergency Management from the Office of Emergency Services, both discussing pressing issues and developments affecting the residents.
Bowens, a regular on the show, delved into the preparation for the impending 2025 General Primary and General Elections, as reported on the Durham County Government news page, the general election is set for November 4 and also mentioned early voting schedules, which run from September 18 to October 4 for the primary which falls on October 7, Bowens also boasted his staff's innovative efforts, which recently earned them accolades and briefed on the new Board of Elections headquarters established in late 2024.
On the disaster management front, Sanders shared his journey from a paramedic to a key player in the county's emergency response systems particularly, Sanders recalled his tenure in the Emergency Operations Center during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing insights into the local area's response to this summer's Tropical Storm Chantal – this collaborative initiative between different levels of government and local entities aimed to address the flooding challenges endured by Durham and Orange counties, according to the Durham County official press release.
Residents interested in staying informed about these topics can watch the full episode on the Durham County YouTube channel or head to the Durham County Government website for more information and updates related to the county's services and upcoming electoral events.
