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María Palmer Eyes Historic Seat | Durham News
María Palmer, who narrowly lost the Orange County Board of County Commissioners race to Jamezetta Bedford in the primary, is now stepping back into the spotlight to fill the vacant seat after Bedford’s passing. With strong community backing and a platform centered on safety, affordability, and property tax reform—especially for Black communities—Palmer aims to bring a historic first: she’d be Orange County’s first Hispanic commissioner. Her deep roots in education and immigrant advocacy, including founding the first Spanish immersion daycare in the Triangle, position her as a fresh voice…
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