It’s been two decades since I sat in a high school civics class (dear God), but I don’t remember cramming for any tests on local government procedure. Most kids learn about George Washington’s cherry tree before they learn the name of their city’s municipal leader.
In Durham, residents must parse through an added layer of confusion to understand local politics; it’s not always clear what falls in the jurisdiction of the City of Durham, or its close collaborator, Durham County
Today, residents will narrow the field of candidates hoping to represent Durham on the dais at City Hall. And in just nine days, voters will be back at the polls for the start of general election early voting to decide the final winners for mayor and three city council seats…