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Council Member· 2023–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Nate Baker
Durham
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Nate Baker's platform focuses heavily on municipal finance, local development, and holding major tax-exempt institutions like Duke University accountable to the city of Durham. He is actively involved in debates surrounding Durham's rapid growth and urban policy.
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Campaign promises (1)
- taxesDuke University should make direct payments to the city of Durham in lieu of taxes.Related votes
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- Meetings spoken in
- 39
- Total speaking time
- 5:31:13
- Avg per meeting
- 8:30
- Segments
- 4006
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Top issues during term (2)(Housing)
Decisions during term (9)
Recorded while Baker was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved6-0Sep 24, 2026
Durham Housing Authority Board of Commissioners appointments
approved7-0Sep 17, 2026
Appointment of Mario M. Howes to Durham Housing Authority
approved7-0Aug 17, 2026
HUD Fair Housing Cooperative Agreement Grant
approved7-0Aug 17, 2026
Extension of 2019 Affordable Housing General Obligation Bond Order
approvedVoted yes7-0Jun 15, 2026
Amendments to Durham Minimum Housing Code
approved7-0Apr 6, 2026
Second Amendment to Contract 19650 with Housing for New Hope, Inc.
approvedVoted yes7-0Feb 16, 2026
Fiscal Year 2025 Housing Appeals Board Annual Report
approved7-0Feb 5, 2026
Administrative Consent Items - City Clerk's Office: Affordable Housing Implementation Committee Appointment
approvedVoted yes6-0Feb 2, 2026
Second Amendment for Housing Authority Security Equipment (Item 9)
Voting record (6)(Housing)
6 yes0 no
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Voted yesJun 15, 2026
Amendments to Durham Minimum Housing Code
Voted yesApr 6, 2026
to authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to contract number 19650 with Housing for New Hope, Inc. to increase the contract value by $87,500 to an amount not to exceed $537,500 and
Voted yesFeb 16, 2026
to appoint Yuki Temma representing a Resident from Durham Housing Authority Housing Implementation Committee with the term to expire on October 19, 2026
Voted yesFeb 16, 2026
to receive the Fiscal Year 2025 Housing Appeals Board Annual Report
Voted yesFeb 2, 2026
to resolve that the City Manager is authorized to execute the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Durham to increase project funding by $
Voted yesFeb 2, 2026