Carrboro’s Town Council is responsible for guiding the town of Carrboro and making policy decisions. Carrboro has a council/manager form of government, which means the council members are responsible for the town’s legislative responsibilities. There are six members of the board, along with the mayor who leads it. The current mayor is Lydia Lavelle.
The board is advised by the town manager, along with a number of other advisory boards and committees. These are often run by council members. They deal with issues such as economic development, climate change and human services.
The council was formerly known as the Carrboro Board of Aldermen, however in November of 2019, they unanimously changed their name to Town Council.
Board meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, work sessions on 2nd Tuesdays, and public hearings on 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall at 301 W. Main Street.
See who’s on the board, read upcoming agendas or view meeting minutes.
Carrboro Mayor Pro Tempore and town council member Susan Romaine announced in a press release on Monday that she will not be running for reelection this fall.
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During the Carrboro Town Council meeting on Tuesday, council members discussed an amendment to town code that makes certain offenses punishable as misdemeanors, such as noise, public urination and begging. The council members also heard updates on the Energy and Climate Protection Plan, Community Climate Action Plan and equity tools being used in the Town of Carrboro.
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The Carrboro Town Council unanimously approved improvements to Westwood Cemetery and Old Carrboro Cemetery in a meeting on Feb. 7. The $135,000 in funds will be allocated for new fencing and erosion prevention, among other improvements. The council is also discussing adding passive recreation activities, such as a walking trail.
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While Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C. 4th), Carrboro Town Council member Barbara Foushee and Chapel Hill Town Council member Paris Miller-Foushee might be the most recognized Foushees, they aren't the only ones who have had significant impact.
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Chapel Hill is home to a number of Black-owned businesses, many of which are community-oriented. During Black History Month, they continue to give back.
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Members of the Carrboro community gathered on at the Carrboro Century Center on Sunday, Feb. 19 to listen to Finesse, a rhythm and blues band, perform for the Black History Month concert series. The Carrboro Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Department organized the series — along with other events such as lectures and open mic poetry nights — to celebrate Black history and unite the community.
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During the Carrboro Town Council meeting on Tuesday, council members discussed the possibility of approving a lease for a new Town office space, as well as restricting cemetery plot sales to preserve available land.
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The Town of Chapel Hill owns and operates a number of affordable housing units within Chapel Hill and Carrboro, including single up to multiplex residences. Though the Town owns over 300 properties, the area currently faces a deficit of over 5,000 affordable units.
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A land use ordinance is a collection of all of the rules, procedures and guidelines a municipality follows when developing a property. It defines, through zoning, what kind of building can go on a site and what limitations that building has.
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For the last 109 years, Carrboro has borne the name of Julian Carr, a businessman, philanthropist and white supremacist who gave the dedication speech for Silent Sam. The town’s name has been questioned multiple times by residents due to its namesake — most recently in 2020.
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The Carrboro Housing and Community Services Department presented its 2021-22 fiscal year activities report at the Carrboro Town Council Meeting on Tuesday. The presentation included information about the department’s focus on racial equity, its goals for the upcoming year and the Emergency Housing Assistance program.
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At its Oct. 11 meeting, the Carrboro Town Council revised and adopted the Grant Project Ordinance for allocated funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
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Nonprofit organization CASA is bringing a new affordable housing development to the area straddling the line between Carrboro and Chapel Hill. The new development will create 48 one- and two-bedroom apartments, with rent prices ranging from $350 to $950 a month.
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The Monday supply drive was in collaboration with Mutual Aid Disasters Relief's response to the hurricane. The organization sent a box truck from Virginia to pick up hurricane relief supplies in cities and towns on the way to impacted areas in Florida.
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The Carrboro Town Council authorized an increase in Town employees’ salaries at its meeting on Sept. 20. As of Oct. 8, the implementation date, there will be a two percent pay raise for all permanent Town employees, a raise in starting salaries and internal pay adjustments.
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