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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: October 27, 2025
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1. Early Voting for the Municipal General Election Ends on Nov. 1 - Early Voting for the 2025 Municipal General Election runs through 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. There are five early voting locations - North Regional, East Regional, South Regional, NCCU Turner Law Building, and the Durham County Board of Elections main office at 3825 S. Roxboro Street. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. For more information, visit www.dcovotes.com or call 919-560-0700.
2. Potential Disruption to Food & Nutrition Benefits - The Durham County Department of Social Services has received notices from state and federal agencies that IF the government shutdown continues, there may be a disruption in food and nutrition benefits in November. We know how important these benefits are to you and your family. DCoDSS will continue to process applications and recertifications as normal. Go to the state's website at www.ncdhhs.gov/fns or visit www.dconc.gov/DSS for updates.
3. End Hunger Durham Resources - End Hunger Durham is a local agency with a complete and current listing of food banks and pantries in our community. Visit https://endhungerdurham.org to see a real-time listing and map of locations.
4. Feedback Wanted for Durham Bus Rapid Transit Vision Plan - The Durham County Transportation Department is seeking community input on the development of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Vision Plan to ensure it reflects local priorities. There will be two in person sessions (Thursday, Oct. 30, 3-5 p.m. at Main Library and Thursday, Nov. 6, 5-7 p.m. at Durham Station) as well as a virtual session (Tuesday, Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More info can be found at https://durhambrtvision.com.
5. County to Host Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 10 - Everyone is invited to attend the 14th Annual Durham County Veterans Day Recognition and Celebration Program at 11 a.m....
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