Durham BOCC Work Session May 26, 2026

The Durham Board of County Commissioners held a work session on May 26, 2026, which included a public hearing on the FY 2026-27 recommended budget. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to public comments advocating for increased funding for Durham Public Schools, particularly to raise wages for classified staff to a living wage. Speakers urged the board to consider a property tax increase to support these raises and highlighted the financial struggles of school employees. The board also discussed and unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Durham County's participation in the North Carolina Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (CPACE) program, which facilitates financing for sustainable and resilience upgrades to commercial properties without financial liability to the county. Additionally, the meeting included ceremonial proclamations, announcements, and board appointments. No other contract awards or procurement decisions were reported during this session.