“In Touch with Durham County” Looks Back at 2023
Durham, N.C. - The latest edition of the "In Touch with Durham County" show from the Durham County Public Information Office continues to bring residents of our community important information on our programs and services with the January 2024 show.
On this month's episode, our host Durham County Chief Communications Officer Deborah Craig-Ray, takes a stroll down memory lane by looking at Durham County Government's people, programming, events, successes, and transitions that made headlines in 2023.
The show is available to watch on the DCo YouTube channel (subscribe here); as well as on the Durham County Government website and the Durham Television Network.
In segment one, Craig-Ray looks back at episodes of "In Touch" from the past year - featuring a diverse selection of employees, partners, and projects:
February - Project BUILD Supervisor Arkeem Brooks & Public Health Education Program Manager Jaeson Smith
March - Justice Resource Center Director Roshanna Parker and Solid Waste, Recycling, and Litter Control Manager Chrissie Koroivui
April - Durham County Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead
May - Stormwater and Erosion Control Division Manager Ryan Eaves and Welcome Baby Program Manager Patience Mukelabai
June - Elections Director Derek Bowens and County Attorney Al Andrews
July - Durham County Library Director Tammy Baggett-Best and Public Health Education Specialist Donna Rosser
September - Transportation Manager Ellen Beckmann
October - Commissioner Nida Allam and County Manager Dr. Kimberly J. Sowell
November - Public Health Director Rod Jenkins and Human Resources Manager for Benefits and Talent Acquisition Deidre Gonzales
December - Social Services Director Maggie Cveticanin and Office of Emergency Services Director Jim Groves
In segment two, we look back at some of the new hires in leadership and the County's Senior Executive Leadership Team. We also talk about the great work being done with the County's $62 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding from the federal government. Craig-Ray also discusses how the City of Durham and Durham County have partnered to help address affordable housing. We also discuss the newly adopted Durham Comprehensive Plan, a new Durham County Transit Plan, and grants received for railroads, recycling, and energy efficiency.
Other hot topics from 2023 include the County's booming economic development, the Board's commitment to minority and women-owned businesses and professionals, the $889.5 million County budget, the Counties for a Guaranteed Income pilot program - DCo Thrives, and more!
We hope you enjoy the show!
About "In Touch with Durham County"
The "In Touch with Durham County" show is a monthly program that provides governmental programming and access to your local government and provides timely, ongoing coverage of Durham County Government. The show airs daily on the Durham Television Network (DTN). DTN is available on Spectrum channel 8, Frontier channel 70 and AT&T U-verse channel 99. To view past editions of the "In Touch with Durham County" show, visit the DCo YouTube Channel here.
For more information on the Durham County Public Information Office, visit the PIO website, call 919-560-0000 or email publicinformationoffice@dconc.gov.