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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: August 10, 2026
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1. Durham County Residents to Receive 2026 Tax Bills Soon - Durham County residents will soon receive their 2026 tax bills in the mail. The Durham County Tax Administration mailed annual property tax bills on August 10, 2026. Current year taxes are due September 1, 2026, and can be paid without penalty through January 5, 2027. Information on tax payment options, the countywide tax rate, how to calculate your tax bill, and property tax relief programs for homeowners can be found here: <https://dconc.gov/DurhamCo-News/Durham-County-Residents-to-Receive-Tax-Bills-Soon3.htm>. Taxpayers may also access and view their 2026 tax bill online here: https://property.spatialest.com/nc/durham-tax/#/ <https://property.spatialest.com/nc/durham-tax/>.
2. Become a Precinct Official in Durham County - The Durham County Board of Elections is seeking precinct officials for the upcoming election cycles. Precinct officials play a vital role in maintaining order at polling locations, verifying voter eligibility, assisting voters with ballots, and helping ensure the integrity of the voting process. To learn more or apply to serve as a precinct official, visit <https://bit.ly/PrecinctOfficial>.
3. Community Presentation Introducing and Exploring the Recommended Cultural Plan - In the coming months, the Durham City Council and Board of County Commissioners will vote on Durham’s Cultural Roadmap, a long-term plan shaped by years of community input to guide arts and culture investment over the next decade. Before the vote, you’re invited to learn what’s included in the draft plan. Join a community presentation covering the vision, four pillars, and ten recommendations developed through extensive resident engagement. Seats are limited, and registration is recommended. More information and registration: <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-presentation-durham-cultural-roadmap-tickets-1995718790626?aff=oddtdtcreator>.
4. SOAR Disability Clinic on August 20 - Individuals who need help completing the paperwork and steps required to apply for Social Security Disability or SSI can stop by Main Library on Thursday, August 20 for the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) Disability Clinic. More information about the clinic is available here: <https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/17282277>.
5. City and County Announce Recommendations from “Summit on Saving Lives” to Reduce Violence in Durham - Following months of community listening, data analysis, and a three-day summit, the Violence Reduction Working Group has officially released its recommendations. The City of Durham and Durham County have established a joint mission: reducing homicides, nonfatal shootings, and hospitalizations due to shootings by 10% each year. Grounded in local data and direct input from over 400 residents, these recommendations outline five core strategies focused on high-risk support and accountability, street outreach safeguards, neighborhood partnerships, trauma-informed practices, and a dedicated Youth Summit. Read the full report on the working group recommendations here: <https://www.durhamnc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/70725/Durham-Summit-on-Saving-Lives_Workgroup-Recommendations_Summer-2026>. For more information on next step’s following the Summit on Saving Lives visit the City’s webpage here: <https://www.durhamnc.gov/5556/2026-Violence-Reduction-Summit>.