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

9:00 a.m.

Monday, October 5, 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, September 27th.
  • 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

  • Applications Open for Sheriff's Community Advisory Board- The Durham County Sheriff’s Office is seeking passionate, engaged community members who want to make a positive impact. Applications are now open through October 9, 2026, for the Sheriff’s Community Advisory Board. Established in 2019 by Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead, the Community Advisory Board provides Durham residents with a direct way to share community concerns and learn more about the operations and responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office. Applicants must reside in Durham, be at least 21 years of age, and can volunteer for one year to attend meetings every quarter. Visit the Sheriff's Community Advisory Board page for more details and to apply: https://www.durhamsheriff.com/community/community-advisory-board.

  • Move-A-Bull City Is Back!- Durham’s largest open‑streets celebration returns on October 4, featuring 1.2 miles of Blackwell, Corcoran, and Foster Streets closed to cars and open for people. Walk, bike, roll, dance, skip, or boot‑scoot your way through downtown! Enjoy activities for all ages, including arts, music, food, wellness, and fitness experiences all along the corridor.
    For maps and the full schedule of events, visit: https://www.moveabull.org/.

  • Fall Native Plant Sale- Join the Durham Soil and Water Conservation District and Durham Cooperative Extension for the Fall Native Plant Sale on October 1 at the Cooperative Extension Building (721 Foster St., Durham, NC 27701)! Browse a wide selection of native plants grown by local Durham County growers. Extension Master Gardener volunteers will be on-site to answer gardening questions. More information on this event is available here: https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/news/fall-native-plant-sale-10-1/.

  • Early Voting for the 2026 Statewide General Election- Early voting for the 2026 Statewide General Election in Durham County begins on Thursday, October 15, and runs through Saturday, October 31. For details about early voting locations, hours, and additional election information, visit the Durham County Board of Elections website: https://www.dcovotes.dconc.gov/voters/voting/early-voting.

  • Do You Have Questions About Medicaid?- New federal laws are bringing changes to some North Carolina Medicaid rules. Updated requirements will take effect on October 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027. Durham County Social Services is available to help answer your questions. You can call them at 919-560-8000 or visit in person at the Durham County Human Services Building (414 E. Main St., Durham, NC 27701). The average wait time to be seen is about 10 minutes.