Durham City Council selects four finalists to fill Ward 3 vacancy

Thursday, January 4, 2024
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Durham City Council members selected four finalists to consider for the vacant Ward 3 seat.

The final four are Amanda Borer, Chelsea Cook, Sheila Huggins and Chastan Swain. The final selection was made during Thursday's afternoon work session.
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This seat was left vacant by former city councilman Leonardo Williams, who is now Durham's mayor.

Ward 3 is considered West Durham, and the four finalists were selected from a group of 10 people.
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Here is the timeline:

  • Monday, January 8 at 7 p.m.: City Council interviews finalists at a special meeting in City Hall Council Chambers.
  • Wednesday, January 10 at 7 p.m.: City Council will conduct a public comment period during a special meeting in City Hall Council Chambers.
  • Tuesday, January 16 at 9:30 a.m.: City Council will make its final selection during its regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
  • Week of January 22: The City Clerk will arrange the oath of office in City Hall Council Chambers
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