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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 24, 2025
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1. Chair Allam Participating in the 22nd Women's Forum - The City of Durham and ISLA NC welcome everyone to the 22nd Annual Women's Forum: Moving Forward Together - Women Educating and Inspiring Generations on Thursday, March 27, in honor of National Women's History Month. This event will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 101 City Hall Plaza. BOCC Chair Nida Allam joins other local women on a panel to discuss education, creating balance, personal growth, and more! Live broadcast on Durham Television Network and YouTube. More info at https://www.durhamnc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3833.
2. DCo Residents: Give Your Budget Priorities - Durham County residents are invited to give their feedback on budget priorities as Durham County staff, management, and Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) plan for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 annual budget. Durham County Government has established an easy-to-use budget portal to collect input from residents at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FY2025-26DCOResidentSurvey. Resident participation in the budgeting process is key to deciding Durham County's operational, personnel, and capital spending. Open until May 30.
3. Legal Eagle Community Day & Social Justice Fair - Join Durham County Library in partnership with NCCU's School of Law, Legal Aid NC, Disability Rights NC, Emancipate NC, and more for a day of free legal resources for the whole community! This resource fair is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at Main Library. Attendees can connect with programs and resources for their legal needs, while scheduled panels will provide insight into current legal issues like fair housing, restorative justice, and recent Supreme Court decisions. Register: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/13285557.
4. Durham Youth Leadership Fund Grant Application - The Durham Office on Y...
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