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 (9)(Parks Rec)
Adoption and Implementation of the Durham Cultural Roadmap
Will shape future municipal budget allocations for arts and cultural programming across the city and county.
East End and Long Meadow Parks Funding and Scope Expansion
Seeking a $15 million federal grant to close a major funding gap on a bond-funded park project.
Stalled Municipal Trail and Greenway Projects
Funding is currently available, but administrative delays and staffing shortages are holding up project execution.
Community Outreach and Tabling
Public Tennis Court Maintenance and USTA Readiness
Unspecified maintenance costs; potential lost tournament revenue if courts remain unmaintained.
Open Space Plan Launch
Participatory Budgeting Cycle 4 Winning Projects
Covered by participatory budgeting grant funds with a 10% contingency allocation.
Durham Athletic Park Redevelopment Options
Durham Parks and Recreation Land Acquisition Policy
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Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
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