Chapel Hill Town Council

We talked to the two newest Orange County commissioners on their plans for the board

Sally Greene, a former Chapel Hill Town Council member, and Jamezetta Bedford, previously on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education, replaced Commissioners Barry Jacobs and Mia Burroughs in uncontested races. 

Chapel Hill's immigrant and refugee residents bring up new issues about the town

Chapel Hill Town Council is taking steps toward making the Town a better place to live by addressing key issues affecting foreign-born residents.

What's next for Chapel Hill's affordable housing bond?

After the vote to pass Chapel Hill's affordable housing bond, the Town has begun putting efforts into increasing more affordable housing. The Town is looking to transition people from shelters to new housing  as soon as possible, while also using funds for other related projects. 

Marker to commemorate civil rights activists approved by Town Council

The Town aims to dedicate the marker to the Chapel Hill Nine on the 59th anniversary of their sit-in.

P.H. Craig Forest clear-cutting begins amid continued community concern

This past Wednesday marks the start of the P.H. Craig Forest clear-cutting as the community grieves the loss. 

Nobody actually knows who owns the Jefferson Davis marker on Franklin Street

The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted on Oct. 16 to repeal a 1959 resolution to name U.S. Highway 15 as Jefferson Davis Highway after several residents began questioning the name. But does the BOC have the jurisdiction to change the name, or does that fall under the University, the Town of Chapel Hill or the North Carolina Department of Transportation? And who put up the marker just outside McCorkle Place?

The Town has ideas for Varsity Theatre, but do they have the owners' support?

The Town of Chapel Hill plans to establish a task force to investigate potentially broadening the use of Varsity Theatre, helping attract patrons to other small businesses on Franklin Street. 

Activists gather to support Chapel Hill affordable housing bond

Activists gathered together and sang Alicia Keys in support of the Affordable Housing Bond, which would provide $10 million dollars in housing. 

Koch brothers, local leaders speak out against judicial vacancy amendment

The N.C. chapter of the conservative advocacy group Americans for Prosperity joins local officials in opposition to the judicial vacancy amendment. 

The fate of this downtown Chapel Hill sculpture is in the hands of the public

The Chapel Hill Town Council is asking for the public's opinion on the future of 140 West plaza and the sculpture that's been there since 2013. 

Local officials express concern amid rising costs of light rail project

The Durham-Orange light rail project is becoming more complicated as costs rise and promises aren't kept, and local officials are debating whether the project should continue.

Chapel Hill Mayor, Town Council reaffirm their support of Silent Sam relocation

The Chapel Hill Town Council, including Mayor Pam Hemminger, sent a letter to UNC Chancellor Carol Folt, the University's Board of Governors and its Board of Trustees to ask for the permanent relocation of Silent Sam from McCorkle Place to one that puts the monument in a historical context. 

Chapel Hill encourages civic engagement with the Peoples Academy

"These aren't folks who serve on boards of commission or that we recognize from town council meetings, so that’s something that we’re really excited about.”

Maurice Jones announced as new Chapel Hill town manager

Jones most recently worked as city manager for Charlottesville, VA for eight years.

We break down the Town of Chapel Hill's 2018-2019 budget, tax rate increase

At the final vote for next year's budget, the Chapel Hill Town Council decreased the added tax from 3 cents to 2.

Pucker up and pay up front: Chapel Hill is changing downtown parking payments

Goodbye time tickets, hello prepay: the Town of Chapel Hill's Lots to Love campaign is gearing up to try and transform parking downtown and your attitude toward it. “The switch is more than just moving from the old system to these new meters. It’s all one big initiative to create positive interactions with parking,” said Ran Northam, community safety communications specialist for the town. Lots of Love launched in late April, marking the switch in how you pay for parking and introducing the Park on the Hill Kissing Contest on Instagram.

There's an app for that – Chapel Hill brings town maintenance to the 21st century

Here's an update on the Town of Chapel Hill's FY19 budget process

The proposed Chapel Hill Town Council budget aimed to focus on people first. “We understand that none of us are successful without the other 700 employees that work hard every day – seamlessly, in many ways,” Town Manager Roger Stancil said.

Town council adopts resolution for 2018 legislative goals

The Chapel Hill Town Council adopted its legislative agenda for the 2018 session of the North Carolina General Assembly Wednesday, which includes two local bills and two statewide initiatives proposed by Town Attorney Ralph Karpinos.

Hispanic community holds forum to inform residents following recent ICE detainments

The value of the Hispanic community in Carborro and the peace of mind immigrants should be allowed in the community was emphasized at the "Know Your Rights" event.   "Trust is a hard thing to gain and an easy thing to lose,” Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood said. “We're willing to do the work to gain your trust if you're willing to give it to us."