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RandySF

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Sun Oct 20, 2024, 02:59 AM Oct 20

When Durham voters head to the polls, they'll also vote on parks, pools and pavement

When Michael Yarbrough voted early on Thursday, he didn’t hesitate to bubble in the ‘yes’ on both bond referendums lining the bottom of the ballot.

“I voted for both of them,” he said. “I’ve been to most mid- to large-sized cities in this country, and everywhere I’ve been where the city has invested in its infrastructure, I’ve seen that city thrive.”

If the bonds pass, Durham residents would pay more in property taxes to help raise $200 million for major upgrades to parks, streets and sidewalks citywide.

The bonds will also have the vote of Lindsey Kennedy, who said she looked forward to walking her dogs (and kids) on the new sidewalks planned in her neighborhood.



https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham-county/article293950904.html#storylink=cpy

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