Following Pushback, Durham Expected to Restore Proposed Funding Cuts to Community Partners
The draft city budget had included close to $1 million in cuts for organizations the city partners with, like the DEAR program, West End Community Foundation, and the Durham DA’s office. Officials now say they’ll change course.
How $4 Billion Came Off Durham’s Tax Rolls Last Year, Mostly Benefiting Corporate Landlords—and Blowing a Hole in the City Budget
An INDY investigation found that in an unprecedented and still-murky saga, a county board granted billions in property value reductions to landlords and companies like Blackstone. City leaders, banking on the tax revenue, didn’t know until April.
Durham County Commissioners Up DPS Funding—and Taxes to Pay for It—in Final Budget Vote
In a tight budget year, the county’s funding allotment for Durham Public Schools falls short of what the district requested, but gives classified workers a minimum wage bump.
Durham Seeks Funding to End Homelessness by 2031
A new plan would aim to place people experiencing homelessness in the city into housing within 30 days.
Raleigh’s Last Affordable Housing Bond Built or Preserved 2,500 Units. How Would the City Spend $100 Million More?
The city is putting a $101.5 million affordable housing bond on November ballots. Here’s a look at how the 2020 bond was spent, and how Raleigh would use another bond if approved.
No Primaries, Longer Terms for the Mayor: Durham Looks At Election Changes
The Durham City Council is having early discussions about a slate of changes to municipal elections that could save money and reshape Durham politics.
Proposed City of Durham Budget Is Full of “Trade-Offs”
Citing an unprecedented decline in revenue, the city manager’s budget draft maintains the property tax rate but reduces funding for partner organizations and skips some employee raises.
More Politics & Government Coverage
How Cary Spent $330,000 on Videos Taxpayers Were Never Meant to See
The highly produced films—which include a behind-the-scenes look at a surprise staff dance performance—offer a glimpse into Cary’s government under its former town manager, who resigned amid allegations of over-the-top spending.
A Year After Federal Job Cuts, Workers in the Triangle Are Still Picking Up the Pieces
Hundreds of federal workers in the Triangle lost jobs in the Trump administration’s early cuts. A year later, the future still seems uncertain.
Apex Fulfilled 97% of Public Records Requests Last Year. Requests for the Mayor’s Communications Are the Exception.
Half the town’s unfulfilled records requests are awaiting a response regarding communications outside of town email by the mayor, who uses a personal app and social media accounts to share town news and connect with residents.
Durham County Budget Proposal Raises Property Taxes, Falls Short of DPS Ask
With limited new revenue, the Durham County manager is proposing a 2¢ property tax increase and a Durham Public Schools budget increase that’s less than half of what the district asked for.
Tree Canopy Loss in Apex Is Among the Highest in Wake County. Now the Town Is Considering New Protections.
As Apex residents mourn the loss of “Oakey,” staff and Town Council discuss new restrictions for development to protect the town’s tree canopy.
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