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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Public comments (21)
Urged the city council to deny city water connections to new data centers in Durham County and stop accepting light industrial applications for them.
City Council (Work) - Oct 8, 2026 · 22:05 →Called for stopping data center water connections and halting encampment sweeps.
City Council (Work) - Oct 8, 2026 · 32:06 →Urged the city council to deny water utility extension agreements for Durham County data centers.
City Council (Work) - Oct 8, 2026 · 49:12 →Urged the council to deny city water connections to new data centers and address corporate loopholes.
City Council (Work) - Oct 8, 2026 · 59:20 →Addressed unpaved sections, lack of water and sewer services, and stormwater fee concerns on Ardmore Drive.
Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission - Mar 5, 2026 · 16:26 →Expressed grief and frustration over the traffic-related death of his son on Guess Road and questioned district attorney accountability.
Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission - Mar 5, 2026 · 20:14 →Offered support to Mr. Davis and advocated for traffic calming and safety improvements on Guess Road.
Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission - Mar 5, 2026 · 47:24 →Expressed severe frustration over the sudden Goose Creek sewer capacity letter, calling it a surprise unconstitutional taking without notice.
Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission - Mar 5, 2026 · 1:40:32 →Expressed frustration over being charged stormwater fees on unpaved gravel roads without city water service on Ardmore Drive.
City Council (Work) - Mar 5, 2026 · 16:30 →Spoke about the tragic death of his son in a hit-and-run on Guess Road and expressed frustration over the legal process and communication from authorities.
City Council (Work) - Mar 5, 2026 · 20:34 →Raised concerns about homeless encampments at Oakwood Park, asking for a long-term plan and resident involvement beyond routine cleanups.
City Council (Work) - Mar 5, 2026 · 24:08 →Offered support for Richard Davis, advocated for traffic safety improvements on Guess Road, and memorialized victims of traffic incidents.
City Council (Work) - Mar 5, 2026 · 47:24 →Asked whether approved projects were factored into watershed capacity figures and who pays for capacity issues.
City Council (Work) - Mar 5, 2026 · 1:38:00 →Expressed frustration over property rights, lack of transparency, and short notice regarding the Goose Creek capacity letter.
City Council (Work) - Mar 5, 2026 · 1:40:17 →Criticized the communication method of a memo rather than direct notification for Goose Creek sewer delays impacting residential development.
City Council (Work) - Mar 5, 2026 · 1:43:36 →Stated that a two-year development project on Miami Boulevard and Hoover Road was halted by the capacity issue, threatening local developers.
City Council (Work) - Mar 5, 2026 · 1:45:38 →Noted that a December website notice caught developers by surprise, putting 86 housing units on hold for five years.
City Council (Work) - Mar 5, 2026 · 1:48:32 →Stated that the sewer capacity restrictions severely hinder small-scale residential developments and criticized the lack of direct mail notifications.
Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission - Mar 5, 2026 · 1:40:11 →Noted that a major multi-acre project was caught off guard by the sewer letter after years of city planning approval, leaving local developers struggling.
Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission - Mar 5, 2026 · 1:45:38 →Highlighted the financial damage to small development companies when projects are suddenly put on a five-year hold right before the holidays without direct notice.
Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission - Mar 5, 2026 · 1:48:32 →Asked clarifying questions regarding whether prior approved projects were factored into capacity models and how to access district capacity maps.
Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission - Mar 5, 2026 · 1:38:04 →News & external sources (5)
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