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Residents urge more parks and tennis funding, crossing guards and fare-free transit at Durham budget hearing
Summary
At a March 1 public hearing on the FY2026–27 budget, dozens of residents urged the council to prioritize tennis court repairs and maintenance, parks programming, permanent funding for a crossing guard at University and Dixon, continuation of fare-free transit, and investments in community violence intervention and youth employment.
The public hearing on Durham’s FY2026–27 budget drew broad participation on March 1 as dozens of residents and civic groups urged council to prioritize recreation infrastructure, pedestrian safety, transit and violence-prevention investments.
Parks and tennis courts: Multiple speakers representing the Eno Community Tennis Association, Durham Orange Community Tennis Association and local coaches urged the council to include capital funding for tennis-court resurfacing and a recurring maintenance plan. Sarah Lawrence, representing local tennis organizers, said Durham’s leagues have grown and the city needs safe courts and…
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