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Public caller urges Durham commissioners to protect GoTriangle representation
Summary
A Durham resident urged commissioners to preserve local influence on the GoTriangle board if commissioner seats change, prompting on‑the‑spot commissioner comments and a promise to bring the topic back for formal agenda consideration.
At the start of the meeting, public commenter Bridal Ortiz told the board she had worked on the transit-plan outreach and asked commissioners to consider how Durham could protect its representation and balance of power on the GoTriangle Board of Trustees if local officials transitioned to other seats. Ortiz said the issue matters to Durham taxpayers and urged a future discussion about safeguarding representation.
Commissioners allowed a brief set of on-the-spot remarks; Commissioner Howerton used the moment to explain the GoTriangle board's composition and urged colleagues to consider reappointment and consistency on the board while the agency completes a CEO search and a strategic plan. Chair acknowledged the topic and directed staff to place the issue on agenda-prep for a fuller future discussion.
