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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: February 26, 2024
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1. Early Voting for 2024 Primary and Election - A reminder to Durham County voters that the Early Voting for the March 5, 2024 Primary and Election will be from Thursday, February 15 through Saturday, March 2. Find out more here about Early Voting and Same-Day Registration at the DCo Board of Elections website at: <https://www.dcovotes.com/voters/voting/early-voting>.
2. DCo Transit FY25 Work Program - The Draft Fiscal Year 25 Transit Work Program from the Durham County Transit Department will be available for public comment in February 2024. Information regarding the Draft Work Program may be found on the Staff Working Group website at: <https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-f-z/transportation/>. Questions or comments may also be directed to the Staff Working Group Administrator at: TransitPlan@dconc.gov <mailto:TransitPlan@dconc.gov>.
3. Calling all Artists! - Durham County seeks artists to participate in DCo on the Go Design Contest! Durham County has ordered a new vehicle that will serve residents as a “mobile Durham County Office.” DCo On the Go will include broadband access, meeting rooms, large screens to share videos, and other services. This vehicle will need distinctive artwork and the County is asking local artists to assist! The DCo On the Go Design Contest is open to artists 18 years and up and winning designs for the bus wrap will be eligible for cash prizes up to $1,000. Younger residents in grades 6-12 can help design art for a rear panel of the vehicle, with prizes up to $250. The deadline to enter is April 12, 2024. Visit www.dconc.gov/DCoOnTheGo <http://www.dconc.gov/DCoOnTheGo> for contest details!
4. Join the Durham County MWBE Program for "Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future" networking event - Get ready for a day filled with invaluable insights, networking opportunities, and inspiration to fuel your journey. This is a great opportunity to learn about Durham's Black Wall Street, statewide legislative efforts to increase HUB participation, "What's Next?" conversation, and networking opportunities. At this networking event, attendees will have the chance to connect with industry leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and like-minded individuals. For more information and to register, visit: rb.gy/zutmfq <http://rb.gy/zutmfq?fbclid=IwAR2WqSIQmGN7T7pr5ozNER62rrsJYEb5n_9L7eMJz0BewI9L--nqoGotlGQ>.
5. Get Vaccinated at DCo Public Health - Be safe and keep your family safe by getting your updated COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot, and pick up free COVID-19 tests, at the Durham County Department of Public Health (414 E. Main Street). COVID vaccines are available by appointment only, while flu shots can be appointment or walk-in. Schedule COVID vaccine at 919- 560-7658. Schedule flu shots at 919-560-7608. More information at: <http://www.dcopublichealth.org/>.
6. Registration for Durham 4-H Summer Camps - Now open! June-August half-day, full day & overnight camps! Themes such as woodworking, sewing, cooking & more! Must be enrolled in 4-H online BEFORE enrolling! Scholarships available. Info: <https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/4hsummercamp/>
7. Watch “In Touch with Durham County” - Did you know that the County’s Public Information Office produces a monthly show to update residents on services and programs? In this month’s “In Touch with Durham County” show, Our host Durham County Chief Communications Officer Deborah Craig-Ray welcomes Durham County Elections Director Derek Bowens to our TV studio. In segment two, Bowens discusses the upcoming 2024 Primary and Election, the early voting period, Election Day of Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the NC Voter Photo ID requirements, absentee voting, sample ballots, key dates, and more! Watch the episode here: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDM46o0E6VQ>
8. Get Involved, it’s your County! - Durham County Government has approximately 43 active advisory boards referred to as Boards and Commissions. Citizens of Durham County may volunteer to participate by applying for a vacancy. Interested citizens should fill out an application and send it to the Clerk to the Board’s Office. A description of the boards as well as a list of vacancies can be found on the County’s website at: <https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-a-e/board-of-commissioners/boards-and-commissions>. If you need additional information, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 919-560-0025 or send an email to: BoardsandCommissions@dconc.gov <mailto:BoardsandCommissions@dconc.gov>.
9. We invite you to tune in to the Durham Television Network (DTN) on AT&T U-verse channel 99, Spectrum channel 8, and Frontier Communications channel 70 to see rebroadcasts of Durham County Commissioner meetings as well as other Durham County programming that may be of interest to you. Please contact the Public Information Office at 919-560-0008 or click here for more information.
10. Alert Durham - Sign Up Today - Durham County wants to keep its citizens informed and safe in the case of an emergency. Sign up for Alert Durham to receive notifications about severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons, and evacuation of buildings or neighborhoods. To sign up for Alert Durham, visit: www.AlertDurham.com <http://www.AlertDurham.com>.