The City of Durham is gearing up to usher in its new City Council members at an official Swearing-In Ceremony. Citizens are invited to witness the transition of local governance as the council welcomes fresh faces to lead the charge. In a social media announcement, the City invited the community to join the event, which is scheduled for December 1 at 7 p.m. in Durham City Hall.
An update on the City of Durham, NC Government Facebook page called for the public to be a part of this significant occasion. The ceremony will serve to both honor outgoing City Council members DeDreana Freeman and Mark-Anthony Middleton, and to officially inaugurate newcomers Matt Kopac representing Ward 1, Shanetta Burris for Ward 2, Chelsea Cook for Ward 3, alongside Mayor Leonardo Williams to “help guide Durham forward.”
Community engagement and accessibility are clear priorities for the City as numerous options have been provided for those unable to attend in person. The live stream will be available through various mediums including DTN, the City of Durham’s official website, AT&T U-verse channel 99, Spectrum channel 8 or 1302, BoxCast—an app offering free streaming services, as well as YouTube and Facebook channels of the CityofDurhamNC. This array of options underscores the city’s commitment to ensuring transparency and inclusivity in its civic processes…