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Durham County honors three departing commissioners as new board prepares to be sworn in
Summary
Outgoing commissioners delivered farewell remarks Nov. 25 as the Durham County Board of Commissioners emphasized continuity of priorities—education, housing and public health—ahead of the Dec. 2 swearing-in of new members.
Durham County commissioners on Nov. 25 paid public tribute to three departing members and reflected on the board’s work over the past four years, while the county prepared to swear in new commissioners on Dec. 2.
Manager Hager presented plaques recognizing service to the county, and several commissioners described the current board as the county’s first all-female commission and invoked shared achievements during a period that included the pandemic, large federal relief allocations and local investments.
Vice Chair Nida Burns, who noted the county’s work on hurricane recovery, rental assistance and programs for veterans and youth, asked the community to “stay awake and stay woke to the power of your conviction” as she closed her remarks. Commissioner Heidi Carter said she felt “privileged” to have served for two decades across school board and county roles and urged continued, robust local support for public education and school bonds. Commissioner Brenda Howerton reflected on 16 years of service that began in Soil and Water and emphasized the county’s budgeting responsibilities and staff support.
The board’s farewell comments recounted policy initiatives including Durham Pre-K expansion, a guaranteed-income pilot under Durham Thrive, investments in affordable and supportive housing and workforce programs. Commissioners also acknowledged incoming members by name and invited public engagement with boards and commissions after the new board is sworn in on Dec. 2.
