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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: October 28, 2024
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1. Early Voting Continues - Looking to avoid long lines on Election Day? Durham County’s Board of Elections invites you to cast your ballot during Early Voting for the 2024 Statewide General Election, which continues at 12 locations throughout Durham County through Saturday, November 2. Registered voters may vote at any of the 12 locations. For more information, including addresses of polling places, hours of operation, vote wait times, and more, visit www.dconc.gov <http://www.dconc.gov>. Remember, Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
2. Sheriff Hosting Trunk or Treat - Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead and Sheriff’s Office personnel and ABC 11 Together will host a Trunk or Treat event on Halloween night! The event will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 31 at Northgate Mall in the parking lot near Sears. Kids can come out and see Sheriff’s Office vehicles, such as motorcycles, cars, bomb robots, rescue boat, fire truck, and ambulances. There will also be a collection of hygiene and comfort items to be distributed to the first responders helping Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina.
3. 2025 Reappraisal Awareness Session - The Durham County Department of Tax Administration will be conducting a Community Outreach 2025 Reappraisal Awareness session for residents to learn more about the reappraisal process and ask questions to staff on Monday, November 18 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro Street. Reappraisal is the process of taking a market value “snapshot” of all real property in the county, as of January 1 of the reappraisal year. Real property includes all vacant and improved land, whether residential, commercial, agricultural, or industrial. For more information, visit www.dconc.gov/tax or call 919-560-0300 <http://www.dconc.gov/tax%20or%20call%20919-560-0300>.
4. Volunteer for Durham Sports Commission - Looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity around sports? The Durham Sports Commission invites you to apply to volunteer at the Champion Durham Classic high school basketball tournament on Nov. 21-23 or the NAIA Football Championship on Saturday, Dec. 21. The goal of the DSC Volunteer Program is to empower passionate individuals to contribute their time and skills in support of enhancing the culture of sports in Durham. Find out more and apply here: <https://www.durhamncsports.com/get-involved/volunteer-program/>.
5. Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Available at DCoDPH - The Durham County Department of Public Health has a limited number of updated Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines (2024-2025 formula) for all people ages 6 months and older. Make an appointment by calling 919-560-7608. Walk-ins also accepted at 414 E. Main Street. Vaccination is covered by most private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid, and is available at no cost for people who do not have insurance. For more information, visit <https://www.dcopublichealth.org/COVIDVaccines>.
6. Most DCo Offices Closed for Veterans Day - Most Durham County Government offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday. All offices will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, November 12. For more information on impacts on certain services, visit www.dconc.gov <http://www.dconc.gov>.