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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: June 9, 2025
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1. Juneteenth Holiday - Most Durham County Government offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19th for the Juneteenth Holiday. All offices will open with normal business hours on Friday, June 20. For impacts to certain services, go to www.dconc.gov <http://www.dconc.gov>.
2. Celebrate 25 Years of Progress in Firearm Injury Prevention on June 18 - Join Durham County Government as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Durham County Firearm Injury Prevention Partnership on Wednesday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Human Services Building, 414 E. Main Street! This milestone event honors a quarter-century of dedicated collaboration, community engagement, and life-saving impact in the effort to reduce firearm injuries and promote safety across Durham. Register: <https://forms.office.com/g/40LqxkzGTM>.
3. Free NC Voter Photo ID Outreach Event on June 21 - The Board of Elections will host free NC Voter Photo Identification Card outreach events for registered Durham County voters throughout 2025! Each month, staff will be at one of the Durham County libraries to distribute free IDs, assist with voter registration, and answer any questions. Join us at South Regional Library, 4505 S. Alston Avenue, on Saturday, June 21, from 2 to 5 p.m. For information on NC Voter Photo IDs visit www.dcovotes.dconc.gov/voters/voter-id <http://www.dcovotes.dconc.gov/voters/voter-id>.
4. Check Out Additional Drafts of the Proposed New UDO! - Durham is work on creating a new Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), which sets the rules for development, as a part of implementing the new Comprehensive Plan. You can view recordings on the proposed content, read engagement materials, submit an online survey, or add comments on the proposed zoning map. Go to <https://engagedurham.com/NewUDO> to learn more and provide your feedback!