Council Member· 2025–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Shanetta Burris
Durham
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 36
- Total speaking time
- 3:27:11
- Avg per meeting
- 5:45
- Segments
- 3784
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Top issues during term (20)
Zoning Map Changes and Development Proposals
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Community Safety and Gun Violence Response
May influence upcoming allocations for violence intervention and public safety programs.
Adoption and Implementation of the Durham Cultural Roadmap
Will shape future municipal budget allocations for arts and cultural programming across the city and county.
Line-of-Duty Firefighter Fatality and Emergency Services Support
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Historic Property Modifications at 204 N. Buchanan Blvd
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Drought Conditions and Water Conservation
Water management operations and rebate programs are supported by utility enterprise funds.
Lakewood, West End, Lyon Park Small Area Plan
Guides future public investments and commercial revitalization efforts in targeted neighborhoods.
Wireless Communication Facility Requests at 728 Scott King Road
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Encampment Enforcement and Unsheltered Support
Involves utilization of flexible housing funds and federal grants exceeding $2.5 million.
Homeless Strategic Framework and Housing Support
Ongoing operational funding for community safety outreach and emergency shelter partnerships.
Eminent Domain for Sanitary Sewer Easement
Project costs impact local infrastructure funding and potentially connecting property owners.
Infrastructure Deficits and Rural Road Development
Loss of potential private development investment and associated tax revenues outside the urban core.
Bragtown Small Area Plan Update
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Native Landscapes Policy and Code Amendments
Supported by a $5.4 million USDA urban forestry grant.
Tenant Rights and Living Conditions
DHA operates on an annual budget of $59 million with substantial capital needs exceeding millions in backlogs.
State Lobbying Contract and Representation
The state lobbying contract is budgeted at an amount not to exceed $480,000.
Historic Landmark Designation for Cranford-Wanamaker House
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Proposed Data Center Water Utility Extensions and Environmental Impacts
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Brickworks Riparian Buffer Variance Denial Order
Staff time required to improve public-facing permit tracking and transparency.
Proposed Data Center Moratorium
May temporarily affect land use and commercial development timelines for specific industries like data centers.
Decisions during term (538)
Recorded while Burris was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt Consent Agenda
Appoint L. Douglas Pender to Discover Durham Board
Adopt HUD Continuum of Care Planning Grant Ordinance
Adopt HUD Emergency Solutions Grant Ordinance
Adopt Resolution Regarding 2026 Constitutional Amendments
Confirm Chalmers Street Assessment Rolls
Confirm Lane Street Assessment Rolls
Designate Cranford-Wanamaker House as Local Historic Landmark
Annex 508 Olive Branch Road and Establish Zoning
Approval of City Council Minutes
FY 2025-2026 to FY 2026-2027 Funding Carryover and Budget Amendments
Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services Contract - Cornwallis Road Bike and Pedestrian Facilities
Environmental and Geotechnical Professional Services Design Contract - Pre-Regulatory Landfill Park Project
Construction Services Contract - Durham City Hall Reconfiguration Project
Agenda Item Objection After Assessment Roll Confirmation - Amber Place
Supplemental Agreement No. 4 - Duke Rex and Corridor Improvements
Construction Award - Duke University Road North Driver Street Waterline Replacement
Professional Services Contract - Brown Water Treatment Plant Filtrate and Lagoon Discharge Upgrades
Amendment No. 1 - South Durham Water Reclamation Facility Tertiary Filter Replacement
Excuse Absences for Mayor Leonardo Williams and Council Member Reese
Voting record (159)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
State Lobbying Services Contract Renewal
Consolidated Annexation and Rezoning: 3815 Wake Forest Highway
Annexation and Rezoning for Page Road Townhomes
Annexation and Rezoning for Oak Grove Landing
Comprehensive Plan Amendment A2500002 (Evaluation and Assessment Report)
Voted against the comprehensive plan amendments, expressing concerns about community trust and process.