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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.

Public comments (21)

OpposedEmily SuttonOct 8, 2026

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 →
OpposedLeslie Saint DreOct 8, 2026

Called for stopping data center water connections and halting encampment sweeps.

City Council (Work) - Oct 8, 2026 · 32:06 →
OpposedCaitlin CarpenterOct 8, 2026

Urged the city council to deny water utility extension agreements for Durham County data centers.

City Council (Work) - Oct 8, 2026 · 49:12 →
OpposedAbigail JohnsonOct 8, 2026

Urged the council to deny city water connections to new data centers and address corporate loopholes.

City Council (Work) - Oct 8, 2026 · 59:20 →
ConcernedIsaac WoodsMar 5, 2026

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 →
OpposedRichard DavisMar 5, 2026

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 →
SupportiveGregor WilliamsMar 5, 2026

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 →
OpposedThomas HennesseyMar 5, 2026

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 →
ConcernedIsaac WoodsMar 5, 2026

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 →
ConcernedRichard DavisMar 5, 2026

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 →
ConcernedShannon KrepsMar 5, 2026

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 →
SupportiveGregor WilliamsMar 5, 2026

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 →
ConcernedDonna StainbackMar 5, 2026

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 →
OpposedThomas HennesseyMar 5, 2026

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 →
OpposedTrans PeeryMar 5, 2026

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 →
OpposedJohn WardsilaMar 5, 2026

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 →
OpposedBlake AndersonMar 5, 2026

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 →
OpposedTrans PerryMar 5, 2026

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 →
OpposedJohn WarsillaMar 5, 2026

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 →
OpposedBlake AndersonMar 5, 2026

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 →
NeutralDonna StandbackMar 5, 2026

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 →

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