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Shanetta Burris

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Shanetta Burris is running for Durham City Council Member.

Personal background

Shanetta is from Gastonia, North Carolina. She attended Cedar Ridge High School in Hillsborough, North Carolina. She has a bachelor's degree and a master of public administration from North Carolina Central University.

Professional background

Shanetta is a training manager at Supermajority, where she focuses on empowering women voters. She previously worked as a program manager at Lillian's List, which supports women candidates in North Carolina. She also held roles in electoral politics and issue organizing, including associate organizer with Durham CAN, organizing director with America Votes, and senior state organizing manager with the Black Voters Matter Fund.

Political background

Shanetta’s campaign for Durham City Council Member, Ward 2 is her first run for public office.

Economy

Supports creating diverse housing options for low and middle-income individuals, families, and first-generation college students.

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Public Services

Plans to prioritize addressing the basic needs of people and root causes of crime to ensure a decent quality of life for all residents.

Supports prioritizing "smart development that sustains our natural environment."

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports creating diverse housing options for low and middle-income individuals, families, and first-generation college students.

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Public Safety

Believes in addressing root causes of crime to improve public safety and reduce gun violence.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to address infrastructure needs as the city grows.

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Education

As of October 8, 2025, Shanetta Burris’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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