Commissioner, Durham County – 1988 to Present, Vice Chairman (1994-2002), Chairman (2002-2008), Vice-Chairman (2008- ) Ellen serves on the following boards and commissions: Durham County: Durham Crime Cabinet (Initiated, Co-Chair) Durham City/County Planning Committee Durham Partnership for Children Durham City-County Committee Durham Open Space and Trails Commission Durham Criminal Justice Partnership Board Downtown Durham Inc. [...]

I am proud of the County’s recent accomplishments and my contribution to the effort. Specific accomplishments include: Preserved our Triple A bond rating and strengthened our fiscal position due to conservative budgeting and financial management Promoted strong economic development including expansion of Merck, Eisai, Cree, and AW North Carolina along with a number of new [...]

Her Perspective: “I will continue to be a champion for safe neighborhoods, sustainable development, sound educational programs, and accountable user friendly government.” Education: Work with the school board and community agencies to provide a sound education for all children to prepare them for college or career. Provide expanded pre-kindergarten services to assure that more children arrive at [...]