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Public commenters urge reallocation as Durham commissioners approve $212K for courtroom upgrades
Summary
After public comment alleging misconduct and urging funds be spent on community services, Durham commissioners voted unanimously to approve a $212,138 appropriation for courtroom audio‑visual upgrades on Jan. 12.
Durham County commissioners on Jan. 12 approved Budget Ordinance Amendment 26BCC048, appropriating $212,138 from General Fund balance to support courtroom audio‑visual upgrades that will be purchased on the county’s behalf through the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) and must be compatible with Cisco WebEx.
Before the vote, four public commenters addressed the board during a pulled‑item comment period. Tanawah Downing of Justice…
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