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Durham County commissioners unanimously approve renaming administrative building for Bill Bell

5731028 · September 8, 2025
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Summary

The Durham County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to name a county administrative building in honor of former mayor and long-serving commissioner William "Bill" Bell after a public hearing at which the applicant and Bell family members spoke.

The Durham County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously 5-0 to name County Administrative facilities in honor of William "Bill" Bell during a public hearing at the board's regular meeting. The action followed a recommendation from county staff and remarks from the applicant, Bell's daughter.

County staff member Shannon Trapp said the naming request, submitted originally in October 2023 and revised in August 2024, proposes recognition for Bell's long public service. Dr. Kristen Beladair, the applicant and daughter of Bell, told the board, "I just appreciate you all taking the time to consider naming a building after my father, as…

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