The Durham Board of County Commissioners is gearing up for its Regular Session meeting coming up on Monday, starting at 7 p.m. Inside the familiar walls of the Commissioners' Chambers on the second floor of the Administration I Building, important community issues and developments will take center stage. Everyone looking to attend can find the building at 200 E. Main St. in the heart of Durham.
At this upcoming session, the highlight is the State of the County Address, a key moment for Durham residents to get insights on local governance and projects. The Board is also asking attendees to bring along canned goods and non-perishable food items to support local food banks. This call to action comes in a time when these organizations are experiencing increased demand from families facing hunger, according to the Durham County's announcement.
Public participation is a hallmark of BOCC meetings, with no sign-up sheets or request forms needed to attend. Health and safety measures are still suggested, with a nod to the benefits of masking while in the shared indoor environment. For those who can't make it in person or prefer to watch from a distance, live streaming options on the County’s website and on the Durham County Government YouTube Channel remain available.
Adding to the accessibility, the Durham Television Network's content is back on Spectrum and also viewable on Frontier Communications and AT&T U-verse platforms. To make it even more convenient, residents can also download the BoxCast app on Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV to find sessions on demand. All this makes it easy to stay informed about the work and decisions shaping the community, reports the Durham County's news release.
For those looking to join virtually, the information you need is out there: the online link to join the Zoom meeting is listed on the county's website, along with a dial-in number for phone access. It's important for residents to note that the Clerk to the Board requires your full name for admission to the Zoom session. Virtual and in-person opportunities also exist for public speaking on agenda items, provided submission deadlines are met.
Two public hearings are scheduled: one on a text amendment for RTP 3.0 and another on a zoning map change for RTP Rezoning. Residents can comment, but they must sign up in advance.
Meeting agendas are posted online in English and Spanish. BOCC sessions can be watched live or as replays on several platforms, including the city’s DTN channel. The county website provides the full meeting schedule and additional details.
