Durham City Council Candidate Forum and Mixer
107 Gross Hall - Ahmadieh Family Auditorium 140 Science Dr, DurhamMeet your local City Council candidates!
Meet your local City Council candidates!
This event has been postponed. Please stay tuned for a rescheduled date. We look forward to welcoming U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson to Duke's campus!
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