DeDreana Freeman has a bachelor 27s degree in communication from Rutgers University and a master 27s degree in public administration from North Carolina Central University. She has lived in Durham since the mid-2000s. DeDreana Freeman is a mother of three.

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DeDreana Freeman has a bachelor 's degree in communication from Rutgers University and a master 's degree in public administration from North Carolina Central University. DeDreana lives in Durham and is a mother of three.

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DeDreana is a business consultant. She has previously worked as a director of development at CornerSquare Community Capital, a special assistant to the president at East Durham Children's Initiative, and a transit education specialist at Clean Energy Durham.

DeDreana is currently a member of the Durham City Council representing Ward 1.

DeDreana is currently a member of the Durham City Council representing Ward 1. She was first elected in 2017.

For Candidate DeDreana Freeman on Issue economy: Supports expanding low-income tax relief, senior exemptions, and utility assistance programs instead of cutting support for struggling families.

Supports expanding low-income tax relief, senior exemptions, and utility assistance programs instead of cutting support for struggling families.

Supports expanding small business support programs through grants, low-interest loans, and technical assistance.

Supports rebalancing incentives to prioritize community benefits such as affordable retail space, local hiring, and living-wage jobs over corporate subsidies.

Supports preserving affordability downtown through anti-displacement strategies for small businesses and mixed-income housing requirements.

Supports investing in placemaking and safety to enhance downtown vibrancy, including better lighting, pedestrian/bike access, and cultural programming that reflects diversity.

For Candidate DeDreana Freeman on Issue economy:  
Supports exploring innovative financing tools such as public-private partnerships and social impact bonds to fill funding gaps without raising taxes.

Supports exploring innovative financing tools such as public-private partnerships and social impact bonds to fill funding gaps without raising taxes.

Supports efficiency audits and shared services across city departments to reduce costs while maintaining quality.

- Supports expanding low-income tax relief, senior exemptions, and utility assistance programs instead of cutting support for struggling families.
- Supports expanding small business support programs through grants, low-interest loans, and technical assistance.
- Supports rebalancing incentives to prioritize community benefits such as affordable retail space, local hiring, and living-wage jobs over corporate subsidies.
- Supports preserving affordability downtown through anti-displacement strategies for small businesses and mixed-income housing requirements.
- Supports investing in placemaking and safety to enhance downtown vibrancy, including better lighting, pedestrian/bike access, and cultural programming that reflects diversity.
- Supports exploring innovative financing tools such as public-private partnerships and social impact bonds to fill funding gaps without raising taxes.
- Supports efficiency audits and shared services across city departments to reduce costs while maintaining quality.

Economy

Supports investing in community-based safety, mental health, and violence prevention alongside policing to enhance neighborhood safety.

- Supports investing in community-based safety, mental health, and violence prevention alongside policing to enhance neighborhood safety.

Public Safety

Supports expanding Medicaid coverage for reproductive care and childcare.

- Supports expanding Medicaid coverage for reproductive care and childcare.

Healthcare

As of January 2, 2026, DeDreana Freeman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Supports strengthening stormwater systems, upgrading culverts, restoring natural floodplains, and investing in green infrastructure to reduce runoff and mitigate localized flooding.

Supports expanding Durham’s emergency response capacity and ensuring vulnerable neighborhoods have access to early warning systems and post-disaster recovery resources.

For Candidate DeDreana Freeman on Issue energy-and-environment: Supports strong public ownership of water systems to prevent privatization and price hikes, advocates for city-led solar installations and battery storage, and explores municipal ownership of clean energy infrastructure for resilience during extreme weather events.

Supports strong public ownership of water systems to prevent privatization and price hikes, advocates for city-led solar installations and battery storage, and explores municipal ownership of clean energy infrastructure for resilience during extreme weather events.

Supports climate-resilient planning by advocating for higher floodplain and stormwater management standards for new developments and implementing buyout and relocation programs for households in repetitive loss areas.

Supports protecting natural areas, expanding park access, and ensuring safe green spaces in every neighborhood.

- Supports strengthening stormwater systems, upgrading culverts, restoring natural floodplains, and investing in green infrastructure to reduce runoff and mitigate localized flooding.
- Supports expanding Durham’s emergency response capacity and ensuring vulnerable neighborhoods have access to early warning systems and post-disaster recovery resources.
- Supports strong public ownership of water systems to prevent privatization and price hikes, advocates for city-led solar installations and battery storage, and explores municipal ownership of clean energy infrastructure for resilience during extreme weather events.
- Supports climate-resilient planning by advocating for higher floodplain and stormwater management standards for new developments and implementing buyout and relocation programs for households in repetitive loss areas.
- Supports protecting natural areas, expanding park access, and ensuring safe green spaces in every neighborhood.

Energy & the Environment

Supports immigrant advocacy and believes in maintaining a welcoming community for all residents, emphasizing the importance of collective liberation and partnerships with mutual aid groups.

- Supports immigrant advocacy and believes in maintaining a welcoming community for all residents, emphasizing the importance of collective liberation and partnerships with mutual aid groups.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports prohibiting local agencies from collecting immigration status unless legally required.

- Supports prohibiting local agencies from collecting immigration status unless legally required.

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DeDreana Freeman

Supports fair wages, small business protections, and policies to reduce burdens on seniors and renters.

Supports fair wages, small business protections, and policies that alleviate burdens on seniors and renters.

Supports community-based safety investments, expanding youth opportunities, and economic justice to help neighborhoods thrive.

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