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The Durham Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) will hold a Closed Session at:

5:30 p.m.Monday, October 26, 2026

Purpose:

  • The Board is requested to adjourn into Closed Session to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee; or to hear or investigate a complaint, charge, or grievance by or against an individual public officer or employee; pursuant to G. S. 143-318.11(a)(6).

 

The Durham Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) will hold a Regular Session at:

7:00 p.m.

Monday, October 26, 2026

200 East Main Street

Second Floor, Commissioners Chambers

Durham, NC 27701

Commissioner meetings

The public is welcome to attend Board meetings. Residents may attend meetings in person, via Zoom, or watch live online and on the Durham Television Network (DTN). There is no sign-up sheet or request form to attend meetings. 

 Residents who wish to observe meetings and are not able to attend in person, are encouraged to continue using the virtual option and watch live on the County’s website.
 

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Joining Meetings Virtually

The information for joining the meeting virtually is as follows:

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In-Person Speaking Option

  • Regular Sessions: All speakers must give their full name and address to give public comments and complete the Public Comments (Agenda Items only) form and submit it to the Clerk prior to the start of the meeting to speak before the Board. Public Comment forms are also provided at the meeting. Rules for Public Comment on Agenda Items can be found here.
  • Work Sessions: All speakers must give their full name and address to give citizen comments and complete the Citizen Comments form and submit it to the Clerk prior to the start of the meeting to speak before the Board. Citizen Comment forms are also provided at the meeting. Rules for Citizen Comments can be found here.

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Hybrid Speaking Option

  • All speakers must submit their full name and address via email or telephone to the Clerk to the Board at clerk@dconc.gov or 919-560-0025. These submissions must be completed by 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 25th.
  • All virtual participants will be muted upon entry to the meeting. If they are signed up to speak, they will be unmuted individually by the Clerk’s office when it is their turn to speak.

The agenda for Monday's BOCC meeting will be posted here.

For more information about the Board of Commissioners’ meetings and agendas, visit here. Citizens may also call the Clerk to the Board at (919) 560-0025 or email to clerk@dconc.gov or mwwallace@dconc.gov.

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Access Meetings Live on Durham Television Network

The virtual option aligns with social distancing requirements which ensure the safety of citizens who wish to participate as well as Board members and Durham County Government staff. Citizens who wish to view the BOCC meeting can watch rebroadcasts on the Durham Television Network, which is available on AT&T U-verse channel 99, Spectrum channel 8, and Frontier Communications channel 70. The meeting will also be streamed live on the County’s website and on the County’s YouTube Channel.

Announcements

  • Early Voting for the 2026 Statewide General Election - Early Voting for the 2026 Statewide General Election continues through Saturday, October 31st. Unlike Election Day, when eligible voters must vote at their home precinct, Durham County voters can cast their ballot at any of the ten early voting sites across Durham County. To access early voting information, including our Early Voting Locator and Wait-Times Dashboard, visit the ‘Early Voting’ page on the Durham County Board of Elections website at www.dcovotes.com.

  • Celebrating Courage: Lincoln’s Pink Brunch - Join Lincoln Community Health Center and Sister’s Network as they host Celebrating Courage: Lincoln’s Pink Brunch on Wednesday, October 28th from 11am - 1pm at 1301 Fayetteville Street. This event is FREE; however, registration is required.  For additional information and to register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-courage-lincoln-community-health-center-inc-pink-brunch-tickets-2003030331642.

  • County to Illuminate County Buildings Green for Operation Green Light for Veterans - Durham County will illuminate several government buildings green from November 4th -11th, in support of Operation Green Light for Veterans. This national initiative raises awareness of the challenges many veterans face and highlights the resources available to assist them and their families. Participating sites include the William V. Bell Building, the Taurus sculpture, the Human Services Building, and the Durham County Courthouse. Residents, businesses, and community groups are encouraged to join in by displaying green lights. Durham County Veteran Services also has a limited number of free green bulbs available at 201 N. Roxboro St., Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 to 5 p.m., while supplies last. Show your support on social media using #OperationGreenLight and #DurhamGlowsGreen. More information is available at: https://www.naco.org/program/operation-green-light-veterans.

  • Durham County 15th Annual Veterans Day Celebration - Durham County Veteran Services invites the community to its 15th Annual Veterans Day Celebration. The celebration will take place on Tuesday, November 10th. Hosted by Durham County Veteran Services, the event will begin at 11 a.m. in the County's Human Services Building (414 E. Main St.). The program will feature a live performance by the North Carolina National Guard 440th Army Band, a keynote address from Roshanna Humphrey, Director of the Durham County Justice Services Department, and a POW/MIA presentation. The event is free and open to the public. Get registration details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/durham-county-veteran-services-2026-veterans-day-celebration-tickets-2002306567845. For more event details, call 919 560 8387 or email veteranservices@dconc.gov.

  • County to Observe Veterans Day Holiday - Durham County Government will close most offices Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. All offices will reopen with normal hours of operation on Thursday, November 12th. For updates and impacts on county services due to the Veterans Day holiday closure, visit: www.dconc.gov.