I think the desired effect has happened here. I think community division was the intent from the beginning, because keep in mind there was nothing set in stone.

Community divisiveness was the intent from the beginning.

Durham is beginning to face the same issues any growing community is. Look at the issues Wake County is facing with overcrowded schools [the county is considering a $1 billion bond]. That's an illustration of what can happen.

It was a successful beginning of a dialogue. It helped pull the community together.

From the very beginning, the fuss that the community raised over the process in the beginning made a difference, not the least of which was cutting it in half.

He is a good speaker, good with the kids, good with the community. You just can't say enough good about him.