Local Government
Durham is unique in that it is has only one City located in a county by the same name. Currently Durham is the 4th largest city in North Carolina, but shoehorned into the 17th (of 100) smallest county in NC.
Durham County, governed by the five member Board of County Commissioners and managed by the County Manager, is responsible for social services, public health, elections, courts, funding schools, etc.
The City of Durham, a Council-Manger former of government, governed by a seven member Council including the Mayor, and managed day to day by a City Manager, is responsible for police, fire, public works, water, solid waste, parks, etc.
Other questions about City Services? Durham One Call (560-1200) is the City’s one stop local government customer service and information center.
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More than 480 officers working in five districts. Downtown has one of the lowest crime rates in the region, and Durham has a lower crime rate overall than similar, mid-sized communities. [ more info ]
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Provides election services to Durham. To register to vote in Durham County, complete a Voter Registration Application and mail or deliver to the elections office at least 25 days prior to an election. [ more info ]
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Author Sarah Wendell
The author and popular blogger will read from and discuss her book, "Everything I Know about Love I Learned from Romance Novels." A book signing will follow.
