Let's Build a Durham for Everyone
Durham's greatest strength is its people, but the status quo is leaving too many behind. On City Council, Nate is fighting to empower Durham's communities - workers, tenants, and neighbors - from the bottom up, build a walkable city, protect our environment, make our streets and neighborhoods safer, and prioritize people and small businesses over more corporate profits.
About Nate
Nate is a professional urban planner who specializes in helping city governments across North Carolina and the South develop community-driven plans and urban strategies.
As a member of Durham's Planning Commission since 2018, Nate has fought for progressive initiatives like walkability improvements, inclusive engagement, and transit-oriented development.
Born and raised in Durham and a graduate of Durham Public Schools, Nate is invested and has been actively engaging in local community organizing for years.
Nate's Platform
What does it take to plan a sustainable and equitable city?
Plan for People and Communities
Act Boldly on Climate Change
Enhance Local Government Services
Plan for People and Communities
Enact real system changes that empower residents to shape the future of Durham.
2025 Top 5 Policy Priorities
This year, Nate's focus will be on advancing efforts to:
1
Invest in Durham's Homelessness Services
Strengthen Durham's Continuum of Care to advance comprehensive, empathetic responses to supporting Durham's growing homeless population.
2
Rewrite the UDO
Rewrite the UDO to make Durham more walkable and transit oriented, expand parks, and restrain gentrification and real estate speculation.
3
Address Root Causes of Violence
Invest in comprehensive long-term approaches to crime reduction, such as prioritizing youth programs, affordable housing, job training, and progressive criminal justice reforms.
4
Make Duke Pay Their Fair Share
Have Duke make reasonable, voluntary payments to Durham local government to fund necessary public services.
5
Create an Economic Development Plan
Create an economic development plan centering small and worker owned businesses to build up economic resiliency and community wealth.