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Mayor Steve Schewel celebrates his re-election and a yes vote for the housing bond. Photo by Cameron Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Steve Schewel was elected to a second term as mayor, as expected. But he had even more to celebrate Tuesday night.<\/span><\/p>\n

In February, during his city address, Schewel introduced a plan for a $95 million bond. An ambitious and aggressive solution to Durham\u2019s affordable housing crisis, the bond is expected to create 1,600 affordable housing units, among other initiatives.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Today, the bond passed with 75.89% of votes in favor. Schewel can confidently say he now has the funds and resources to accomplish his housing goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The bond is a \u201cbig bite out of the apple,\u201d for an affordable housing issue that has permeated all corners of the city, the mayor said.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

In a victory speech following incumbent re-elected candidates Javiera Caballero, Charlie Reece, and Jillian Johnson, Schewel thanked the crowd for their continued support of him as mayor and for voting to enact the bond.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Schewel said the City Council worked to prepare the city for the bond and make the case for the affordable housing solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u201cEveryone knew the problem but we needed a big, bold solution,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The next step for Schewel and the City Council is to ensure the bond is implemented according to their five-year plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is going to be hard, we are going to make mistakes, but with our leadership it will work,\u201d he said.
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