Remarks by Stephen Valentine
35 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 2
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“respect to your comments about political leadership i think i talked to you at the summit i had an opportunity to stop by the summit on one particular day and we talked resources and from my particular foxhole uh it's i think it's important that you came here today and talked about there would potentially need to be some new resources and so i'll be waiting just to see exactly what what those new resources look like so that we can engage in a serious discussion about how you can be successful at the work that you're engaged in because I think that's going to be work hand in glove together in…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 8, 2026
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Board of County Commissioners · Sep 8, 2026
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“Thank you for providing those three examples. And in keeping with examples, you talked about Durham having very few cultural institutions. I'm a member of the board of Durham Arts Council, which I kind of consider a new institution. So maybe you can give me some additional insight into what you're referring to there.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 8, 2026
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Board of County Commissioners · Sep 8, 2026
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“The arts is not only a business, it's a creative enterprise. Thank you, and I yield.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 8, 2026
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“Yes, thank you, Chair. So I won't belabor, but I do have several questions. You had mentioned that or highlighted the Union Baptist as one of the Churches in our community are that are engaged in this effort. Are there others?”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 8, 2026
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“I may take you up on that. Yes, sir. Also wanted to highlight for the folks who are watching today that the county also concurrent with this initiative has a day shelter pilot program. And so we're serious about working with you as a partner in getting to this goal by 2031. I know as a former leader in United States Army, we always say, that optimism is a force multiplier, and it sounds like you carry that as part of your ethos. You talked about 700 being the number that comes out of HMIS, is that correct?”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 8, 2026
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“All right, so consistent with that number, Three years from now, what does success look like in reaching or at least pivoting towards the ultimate goal of having rare homelessness? What does that number look like, do you think?”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 8, 2026
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“I think you had mentioned that, but I wasn't clear.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 8, 2026
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“All right. So, Chair, that's all I have. All right, Commissioner Jacobs. Thank you so much.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 8, 2026