Office of Public Affairs

Beverly B. Thompson
Director
Beverly B. Thompson
Mailing Address
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701
Phone
(919)560-4123 ext. 229
Fax
(919)560-4483
E-mail
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The Public Affairs Office functions to market the City's activities and departmental services through publications, advertising and is the City's official liaison with the news media.

The Office produces news releases, provides background information for news stories and coverage of events and projects, holds press conferences and serves as the primary spokes agency for the City. The Office also assists the City administration, the Mayor and the City Council members with projects involving speech writing, video production, marketing efforts, special events and special projects.

Regular publications include:

  • The City Manager's Report
  • Durham Citizens' Newsletter (inserted in Utility Bills)
  • The Guide to the City Council
  • Annual Water Quality Report

Public Affairs also produces brochures and other publications containing comprehensive information about matters such as city government affairs and services. Working with City of Durham departments and with other local agencies, the office also supports activities of interest and benefit to employees and Durham citizens. Activities include: Human Relations Week, Drinking Water Week, Public Works Week, Light Up Durham, Annual Spring Clean, National Night Out, the BIMBE Festival, the Earth Day Festival, the annual Employee Recognition Banquet and others.

Learn more about government television programming on cable channel 8.

For more information, call the Office of Public Affairs at 560-4123.