Column: Chasing Lloyd — Durham’s most elusive mayoral candidate
I can't find Lloyd Phillips. Anywhere.
Samaria McKenzie Challenges Durham’s Development Rush in City Council Bid
After years of watching Durham’s rapid growth, marketing director and community advocate Samaria McKenzie is running for the Ward 1 City Council seat, to prioritize neighborhoods over developers.
From campus to campaign trail: College student takes on candidacy for Ward 3 seat
Coming from a background of arts education, attending Durham public schools, and volunteering as an English and Spanish teacher, Ward 3 Candidate Durant Long tackles questions of development and affordable housing in Durham, and expanding the City Council.
Pablo Friedmann Looks To Become First Latino Mayor Of Durham After Late Entry Into Race
Pablo Friedmann looks to be Durham's first Latino mayor as he runs against four other candidates in a campaign that highlights responsible development and affordable living.
Matt Kopac centering sustainability, development in his campaign for Durham City Council Ward 1
From his professional background in sustainability advising to his environmentally-focused policy proposals and his volunteer experience on the Durham Environmental Affairs Board, sustainability is at the center of Kopac’s campaign.
Anjanée Bell Campaigns For Durham Mayor, Following in Her Father’s Footsteps
From watching her father, Bill Bell, serve as mayor, to working in arts education, Anjanée Bell's experiences uniquely prepared her for the Durham Municipal Election.
‘Here To Do The Work’: Incumbent Chelsea Cook Prepares for Durham’s Ward 3 Race
In preparation for the Oct. 7 primary election, Durham City Council Ward 3 candidate Chelsea Cook discusses development, community safety and the Durham political scene.
‘It’s our responsibility’: CWS Durham Continues To Serve The Refugee Community Despite Funding Cut
Church World Service Durham is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people in vulnerable situations sustain themselves. From October 2024 through about Jan. 20 2025, the team welcomed 209 new refugee clients from countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Afghanistan, Syria and many more. In January, President Trump signed two executive orders that suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and
Durham May Day Strong Protestors Take a Stand Against Trump and DOGE
"We're seeing the most corrupt administration in this country," said Jonathan Riley, Organizing Director for Durham Progressive Democrats. "They are robbing the treasury. Their plan is to pass 5 or 6 trillion dollar tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires. They'll pay for that with cuts to programs that people depend on."
See Gov Uses AI to Make Local Government Meetings More Accessible
See Gov Founder Alex Rosen recognized that some people feel disconnected from local candidates and their policy positions, which can discourage them from voting in local elections. By breaking down lengthy meetings into brief, impactful recaps, Rosen said the platform expands access to the local political landscape.
