Diane Catotti

Running for: Durham City Council

Home: 4147 Deepwood Circle, Durham, NC 27707

Age: 46

Family: Husband of 22 years, Chuck; three children: Leah, Alex, Claire

Education: Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH); Master of Arts Certificate in Latin American Studies; BA in Economics and Political Science (all from UNC-CH)

Occupation/Background: health/policy consultant

Political Affiliation: Democrat

Top three priorities if elected:
1) Continue to develop stronger and safer neighborhoods. This includes expanding safe and affordable housing by cleaning up unsafe, dilapidated housing, building new units, rehabbing existing structures, and providing transitional housing (for the homeless and victims of violence), as well as promoting neighborhood revitalization (where needed) and providing good guidance and mechanisms for neighborhood protection in land use and (re)zoning.

2) Continue to expand opportunities for Durham youth, including jobs/training, expanded recreational opportunities, and after school programs. I see this as an important element of crime prevention and anti-gang initiatives. It’s also important to give our youth opportunities to grow, develop and enjoy life in safe surroundings and become healthy, productive adults.

3) Continue efforts to address infrastructure needs– in our streets, facilities, parks, and water and sewer pipes – while assuring citizens that these efforts are efficient, transparent, and accountable.

How to contact:
E-mail: diane@dianecatotti.com
Phone: 919-490-0984