Changing and Building Community Through Spirit Renewal
Campaign Issues
Public Safety
I Support:
Promoting programs that address and eradicate the root causes of crime
Economic and workforce development strategies to attract more green-collar and family-supporting jobs
Positive youth development through Youth Commission initiatives and expansion of the Durham Youth Fire Marshall program
Activities promoting positive esteem among our youth and showcasing their talent
Neighborhood revitalization initiatives resulting in renewal of neighborhood spirit and community building, i.e., NECD
Southside/Rolling Hills, Old Five Points, Fayetteville Street Corridor and West Chapel Hill Street
Sustainability/Environmental Stewardship
I Support:
An increased emphasis on ecologically sensitive development and watershed protection standards
Transit-oriented development/Smart Growth
Meeting pollution-reduction goals and requirements
Green building and retrofits, water conservation and efficiency of plant operations
Fuel efficiency and alternative fuels, LED streetlights and enhanced recycling efforts
Economy/Fiscal Accountability
I Support:
Monthly monitoring of the strength of internal controls through my work on the Audit Service Oversight Committee
A transparent budget process through citizen engagement / participation
Monitoring contracts and projects through our Capital Program Advisory Committee
Mainatin AAA ratings
Continuing to monitor revenues and expenditure carefully throughout the budget year
Qualifications & Experience
Life-long resident of Durham
Attended Durham Public Schools, received Bachelors and Masters degrees from N.C. Central University
Director of Equal Opportunity/Equity Assurance Department for City of Durham
23-year career with City Government, extensive knowledge of internal operations
First recipient of the Diversity Change Agent Award
Volunteer = Neal Middle Schoo; Past Chairwoman, Durham County Democratic Party; Obama Delegate; 2008 Democratic National
Convention; Member State Executive Committee, Democratic Party
Vote for Cora Cole-McFadden
October 6th & November 3rd
One-stop voting 9/17 through 10/3 at Board of Elections
