Wes Platt recaps Durham early voting (3,800 ballots; last day Nov. 1), who’s on the 2025 municipal ballot, a $30K boost for Piedmont Wildlife Center, Jordan High’s visit from Rep. Valerie Foushee, a year-end Hope Valley Elementary PTA pledge, and more - plus Halloween plans and a community survey with a Bull City Solera gift card drawing.Early voting snapshot (through Oct. 23):~3,800 ballots cast with about a week left.South Regional Library leads turnout; Wes voted at the DCBOE site on S. Roxboro St.Goal: Can we top 11,256 early votes from the primary?Reminder: Last day to vote early is Nov. 1; Election Day Nov. 4.Who’s on the Durham 2025 municipal ballot:Mayor: Leonardo Williams (incumbent) vs. Anjanee BellWard 1: DeDreana Freeman (incumbent) vs. Matt KopacWard 2: Mark-Anthony Middleton (incumbent) vs. Shanetta BurrisWard 3: Chelsea Cook (incumbent) vs. Diana MedoffCommunity impact:Piedmont Wildlife Center set a $10,000 goal; supporters ultimately gave $30,000 after a recent appeal. If you pitched in - thank you.Jordan High School: Visit from Rep. Valerie Foushee to discuss how Congress works.State notes: Commentary on the NC budget impasse and redistricting debates.Giving pledge (now–Dec. 31):20% of subscriptions and 10% of donations/sponsorships go to the Hope Valley Elementary PTA. Supporting local news also supports local kids.From the livestream:Guest replay: Julie & Bill Christiansen (both former Marines) from Biogen (RTP) - on MS, biotech, and community.Personal note: Pickup hoops with John Michael - minor injuries, recovering.Halloween prompt: Share the best decorated neighborhoods in South Durham.Community survey: Take 2 minutes; enter to win a Bull City Solera & Tap Room gift card.Support ultra-local news: ⁠https://soduwelikelocal.news⁠Tips & story ideas: ⁠[email protected]⁠Community Links:Follow on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠our Discord community⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠the Southpoint Access subreddit⁠!

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