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Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Commission Calls for Budget Equity Review

The commission unanimously approved a budget equity comment urging a formal analysis before FY 2026–27 budget adoption, citing approximately $927,000 in community partner funding reductions and limited detail about the homelessness strategy.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Commission Approves Gift Card Donation

The commission unanimously approved donating its remaining gift cards to Duke's Violence Recovery Program for food needs. It also unanimously renewed Alexandria Gwynn as chair and Tosh Adams as vice chair, approved an in-person retreat in May by an 8-0 vote with two abstentions, and approved a memo on vacancies and succession planning.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Commission approves prior public statement

The commission retroactively approved a public statement made at the March 16 City Council meeting and an executive summary for the City Manager’s Office. Members also heard that a joint violence reduction plan is being developed and that a reasonable-accommodation case involving DHA settled for $25,000 plus additional requirements monitored over three years.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Commission Reviews Crime Reduction and Outreach

The commission approved its February 2026 minutes by an 8-0 vote, then lost its quorum and made no further decisions. Discussion focused on crime-reduction efforts, community input in the nationwide police chief search, and improving participation in Partners Against Crime meetings.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Human Relations Commission approvals

The commission unanimously approved its December 2025 meeting minutes, with 14 votes in favor and none against or abstaining. Members also received information about Durham’s down payment assistance program and discussed plans for equity review, training, and committee work.

1 min readMunicipal coverage