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Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee

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Aug 21, 2026

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Durham

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Participatory budgeting plans stronger resident engagement

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Durham Cancels July Budgeting Meeting

The committee unanimously canceled its July meeting and will reconvene in August. Staff also reported that Participatory Budgeting Cycle V is planned to launch in January 2027, following a September retreat and a City Council presentation planned for November.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Participatory budgeting plans stronger resident engagement

Staff are restructuring the participatory budgeting team, with new staff targeted for June or July 2026 and more consistent community events planned. Members were also reminded that applications for committee openings and reappointments are due April 29.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Public Restroom Plan Changes

The planned self-cleaning technology for one public restroom will not be implemented because the vendor requires multiple units; the restroom will instead be built as a standard facility with regular city maintenance. The committee also learned that approximately $78,000 in unused CARE project funds may become available for a future participatory budgeting cycle.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Durham Approves Participatory Budget Projects

The committee unanimously approved five Cycle IV projects totaling $1.95 million and transferred $580,000 in unencumbered Cycle I funds to support them. The transfer also allows the $750,000 Playground at Bethesda Park project to proceed while retaining $200,000 for contingencies.

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