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Durham Council adopts $700M-plus budget, keeps buses fare-free and raises living wage
Summary
The Durham City Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2025–26 budget and 2026–2031 capital improvement plan, increasing the city's overall spending to more than $700 million, preserving fare-free local transit, boosting the city's minimum livable wage and funding park lead remediation and other capital projects.
Durham City Council on Monday adopted the fiscal year 2025–26 budget and the 2026–2031 Capital Improvement Plan, approving a package that raises city spending past the $700 million mark and preserves several policy priorities, including fare-free buses and a higher minimum livable wage for city employees.
The council voted unanimously to adopt the budget and related ordinances. Council members and city staff described the plan as a balancing act between rising service costs, a recent property revaluation and long-term investments in infrastructure and city services.
City officials said the budget increases the Durham minimum livable wage for city employees…
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