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City Manager Wanda Page presented her proposed FY2022-2023 budget at the May 16 City Council meeting, which contains a property tax rate increase to help support the restoration of merit-based employee compensation as well as public safety and shared prosperity initiatives. Listen to her entire presentation here. Learn more about the proposed budget at http://DurhamNC.gov/Budget

Listen to Mayor Elaine O'Neal, Durham's first African-American female mayor, give her State of the City Address.

We've had an unconventional year, so Mayor Steve Schewel is delivering his annual State of the City Address a little differently. In his third message, he discusses the affordable housing in Durham.

We've had an unconventional year, so this year @MayorSchewel is delivering his annual State of the City Address a little differently. In the first-of-three short videos, he addresses the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and how Durham is recovering.

Did you miss the 2020 Annual State of the City Address? Listen to it now to learn more about Mayor Steve Schewel's plans for Durham.

Did you miss the 2020 Annual State of the City Address? Listen to it now to learn more about Mayor Steve Schewel's plans for Durham.

This is a portion of the Durham City Council Meeting from January 6, 2020 that discussed McDougald Terrace | Durham Housing Authority.

This is a portion of the Durham City Council Meeting from January 6, 2020 that discussed McDougald Terrace | Durham Housing Authority.

March is Women's History Month. The Human Relations Division of the City of Durham's Neighborhood Improvement Services Department sponsors this Women's Forum. This year the forum was moderated by Public Affairs Director Beverly B. Thompson. The panel consisted of District Attorney Satana DeBerry, director of Community Engagement for the Durham Sheriff's Office Grace Marsh and from the head of the Durham Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children T. Diane Jones.

March is Women's History Month. The Human Relations Division of the City of Durham's Neighborhood Improvement Services Department sponsors this Women's Forum. This year the forum was moderated by Public Affairs Director Beverly B. Thompson. The panel consisted of District Attorney Satana DeBerry, director of Community Engagement for the Durham Sheriff's Office Grace Marsh and from the head of the Durham Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children T. Diane Jones.

On March 8, 2019 the Durham City Council met for the final of two budget retreats. To learn more about the process visit https://durhamnc.gov/204. Note due to the length, this podcast had to made into two parts. This is the second of two parts.

On March 8, 2019 the Durham City Council met for the final of two budget retreats. To learn more about the process visit https://durhamnc.gov/204. Note due to the length, this podcast had to made into two parts. This is the first of two parts.

On March 8, 2019 the Durham City Council met for the final of two budget retreats. To learn more about the process visit https://durhamnc.gov/204. Note due to the length, this podcast had to made into two parts. This is the second of two parts.

On March 8, 2019 the Durham City Council met for the final of two budget retreats. To learn more about the process visit https://durhamnc.gov/204. Note due to the length, this podcast had to made into two parts. This is the first of two parts.

On February 18, 2019 as part of the regular Council meeting, Durham Mayor Steve Schewel gave his State of the City Address.

On February 18, 2019 as part of the regular Council meeting, Durham Mayor Steve Schewel gave his State of the City Address.

On Feb 15, 2019 the Durham City Council met for the first of two budget retreats. To learn more about the process visit https://durhamnc.gov/204.

On Feb 15, 2019 the Durham City Council met for the first of two budget retreats. To learn more about the process visit https://durhamnc.gov/204.

Find out what’s included in our preliminary #budget for next year & why no property tax rate increase is proposed for #Durham.

Find out what’s included in our preliminary #budget for next year & why no property tax rate increase is proposed for #Durham.

The Durham Police Department honored 25 individuals for above and beyond public safety service at its annual service awards ceremony on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The ceremony was held at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers of Durham City Hall (101 City Hall Plaza).Service award recipients included police department employees (police officers and non-sworn staff) as well as residents who have helped to advance the ideals of law enforcement and public safety in extraordinary ways.At the ceremony the department’s Executive Command Staff presented each recipient a specially crafted medal or plaque that signifies his or her achievement.This year, specific awards included three Community Service Medals; five Distinguished Service Medals; 14 Certificates of Merit; Civilian Employee of the Year; Officer of the Year; and one Police Medal. The Police Medal is the highest distinction presented to members of the general public, who apprehend or cause to be apprehended dangerous persons at grave and/or imminent danger to themselves; or to community members who perform an act that warrants such recognition.The entire ceremony is available on the City of Durham's YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/pJ4L9XS_6Ic

The Durham Police Department honored 25 individuals for above and beyond public safety service at its annual service awards ceremony on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The ceremony was held at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers of Durham City Hall (101 City Hall Plaza).Service award recipients included police department employees (police officers and non-sworn staff) as well as residents who have helped to advance the ideals of law enforcement and public safety in extraordinary ways.At the ceremony the department’s Executive Command Staff presented each recipient a specially crafted medal or plaque that signifies his or her achievement.This year, specific awards included three Community Service Medals; five Distinguished Service Medals; 14 Certificates of Merit; Civilian Employee of the Year; Officer of the Year; and one Police Medal. The Police Medal is the highest distinction presented to members of the general public, who apprehend or cause to be apprehended dangerous persons at grave and/or imminent danger to themselves; or to community members who perform an act that warrants such recognition.The entire ceremony is available on the City of Durham's YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/pJ4L9XS_6Ic

Hear from three successful women as they discuss the various forms of discrimination that women face & the resilience of women to thrive in spite of such inequities. Panelists include:o NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence Executive Director Dana Mangumo Professor and Author Dr. Yaba Blayo Durham County Board of Commissioners Chair Wendy JacobsThe forum was moderated by La Noticia, Inc. CEO Hilda Gurdian and sponsored by the City of Durham's Neighborhood Improvement Services department.

Hear from three successful women as they discuss the various forms of discrimination that women face & the resilience of women to thrive in spite of such inequities. Panelists include:o NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence Executive Director Dana Mangumo Professor and Author Dr. Yaba Blayo Durham County Board of Commissioners Chair Wendy JacobsThe forum was moderated by La Noticia, Inc. CEO Hilda Gurdian and sponsored by the City of Durham's Neighborhood Improvement Services department.

Durham Mayor Steve Schewel gave his first State of the City Address on February 5, 2018. You can listen to the entire speech right here.

Durham Mayor Steve Schewel gave his first State of the City Address on February 5, 2018. You can listen to the entire speech right here.