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Durham Commissioner May Leave Board

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DURHAM COUNTY, N.C. — Durham County Commissioner Lewis Cheek may give up his seat.

Cheek is serving his first term on the board. Lately, the corporate attorney has come under fire for representing a developer that was seeking rezoning from the city council.

Some people have complained about a possible conflict of interest.

Cheek, who also spent four years on the City Council, said he will take the next 30 days to make his decision.

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