http://www.billbellformayor.com/news/index.cfm News releases from Durham Mayor Bill Bell en-us Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:36:54 GMT Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:09:10 GMT billbell@billbellformayor.com billbell@billbellformayor.com http://www.billbellformayor.com/news/story.cfm?sort=6 When I was first elected Durham's mayor six years ago, I set out to make Durham a safer place to raise a family, a stronger place to grow a business, and a better place to build a life. Since then I've worked day and night to lead this city, at times through situations that threatened the very fabric of our community. Politics Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:09:10 GMT http://www.billbellformayor.com/news/story.cfm?sort=6 http://www.billbellformayor.com/news/story.cfm?sort=5 Mayor Bill Bell is proud to accept the endorsement of Durham County Sheriff Worth L. Hill as Bell seeks a fourth term leading Durham. Politics Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:19:16 GMT http://www.billbellformayor.com/news/story.cfm?sort=5 http://www.billbellformayor.com/news/story.cfm?sort=4 Bill Bell, seeking his fourth term as Mayor, officially opened his campaign headquarters today in the heart of the Hayti District at the Heritage Square Shopping Complex, 401 Lakewood Avenue. "The location reflects the constituents I serve and is easily accessible", said Bell, "and I am happy to have a presence here." Politics Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:43:21 GMT http://www.billbellformayor.com/news/story.cfm?sort=4 http://www.billbellformayor.com/news/story.cfm?sort=3 The Triangle Labor Council and the North Carolina AFL-CIO have endorsed Bill Bell's re-election campaign for mayor. Politics Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:54:38 GMT http://www.billbellformayor.com/news/story.cfm?sort=3 http://www.billbellformayor.com/news/story.cfm?sort=2 Thomas Stith's campaign mail piece accuses Mayor Bill Bell of not having a clue on fighting crime, but the reality belies the claims made in the piece. According to the latest police stats, violent crime is down more than 10 percent in Durham since last year. Robbery is down 18 percent. Aggravated assaults are down, as well. Politics Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:54:49 GMT http://www.billbellformayor.com/news/story.cfm?sort=2 http://www.billbellformayor.com/news/story.cfm?sort=1 "At 9:30 a.m. this morning, I took my heartfelt passion and love of this community--my community and proudly filed to seek a fourth term as the people's Mayor of the City of Durham, North Carolina. In taking that step, I reflected on my tenure and leadership at the County and as mayor, the successes and challenges that come with almost 32 years of public service in Durham and asked if my leadership and partnerships have contributed to making Durham a better place for our children, families, businesses." Politics Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:41:16 GMT http://www.billbellformayor.com/news/story.cfm?sort=1