Council Member· 2023–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Nate Baker
Durham
About
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
Voice
- 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 (4)(Infrastructure)
Capital Project Management and Consulting Contracts
A $2 million consulting contract amendment representing approximately 3.5% of project budgets.
City Project Tracking Transparency
Roundabout Design and Bicycle Safety Standards
Sidewalk Location Variance at 4621 Kemp Road
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Baker was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Street and infrastructure acceptance, Ruskins Avenue
Contract SD-2026-02, Acadia and Hammond, stormwater infrastructure improvements
Contract SD-2026-04, stormwater infrastructure improvements
Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Meter Transition Project Contract
Voting record (0)(Infrastructure)
No votes found matching Infrastructure.