Chapel Hill Town Council Member Lee Storrow will run for reelection this fall. Storrow made the announcement on WCHL’s Morning News with Ron Stutts.

Storrow says he doesn’t believe the job he started four years ago is done.

“From some issues that I care a lot about, like getting sewer infrastructure put in place into the Rogers Road community, to some new issues that I’ve been able to tackle over the last four years, like expanding economic development opportunities and visitor promotion for Orange County and Chapel Hill,” he says, “I know there’s still more work to be done.

“And I think I can get those things done if I serve a second term of the town council.”

Storrow adds attending the ribbon cutting for the Rogers Road Community Center was a moment he is very proud of from his first term.

“I think it was one of the most powerful moments I’ve had over the last four years,” he says.

He says it will be important to work across governmental lines to continue moving issues forward that are important to residents.

“That we, as local leaders, build relationships with each other, and work together, and are willing to do the hard work to get things done outside of council meetings,” he says. “Because the reality is, things that happen on the school board and ensuring that we maintain a quality public school system, has a big impact on the quality of life and the type of town that we want to be in Chapel Hill.

“And if we’re not collaborating and working with our colleagues on the school board, or the Board of Alderman, or the County Commission, then we’re not doing our job right.”

2015 has a lot on the agenda, specifically involving budget discussions. Storrow says that he is excited about the discussions had so far in that process, which could include a bond referendum for capital needs projects.

Storrow was first elected to the Town Council in 2011.

Related Stories
‹
The 5:00 News - Tuition Hike at UNC, Field Hockey Victory, Football Preview
The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the details behind the Board of Trustees at UNC deciding on a tuition hike for in-state students for the first time in almost a decade. We also learn of a series of public talks about a reduced state budget for CHCCS, a couple of late afternoon crime updates from Chapel Hill, and more. In sports, UNC Field Hockey moves on to the round of 8 in the NCAA tournament after beating St. Joseph's, the basketball team looks to go 4-0 tonight, and more.
Chapel Hill: Town Council Meeting Recap, Filling the SNAP Gap, and More
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 13, discussing town news and events. She discussed the highlights from the Chapel Hill Town Council meeting from earlier in the week, including an update to the town's formal petition process. She also talked about the Gap in SNAP funding and the ways in which the community came together to fill those gaps. She also previewed upcoming events and more.
Shake Shack Sets Post-Flood Reopening Date For Chapel Hill Location
Shake Shack, one of the Eastgate Crossing businesses closed due to flood damage from Tropical Depression Chantal, said it is set to reopen.
On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor
The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 10. He discussed some recent content on Instagram celebrating 97.9 The Hill's 9th consecutive win as North Carolina Association of Broadcasters Non-Metro Station of the Year. He also discussed some recent trends on social media, including a new video game featuring a "Proximity Chat" feature, and more.
Sheriff: Durham Man Arrested in Chapel Hill After Cutting Victim 'Multiple Times' in Fight
An alert from the Durham County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to the 5100 block of Barbee Chapel Road at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Orange County to Host Emergency Food Distributions This Weekend for Local SNAP Recipients
For residents who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Orange county will host food distributions this weekend.
Chapel Hill: Election Night, Food Access, Trails Reopen
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 6, discussing town news and events. She talked about election night, which saw two town councilmembers earn reelection and the election of two first time councilmembers. She also talked about upcoming food distribution events and ongoing effects to community members. She discussed the town's trails reopening several months early after storm damage. She also previewed several upcoming town events and more.
Grand Openings Announced for 2 National Businesses Adding Chapel Hill Locations
A pair of national businesses are set to open their doors to Chapel Hill customers in just a few weeks' time: sweetgreen and J. Crew Factory.
Berry, Miller-Foushee Reelected to Chapel Hill Town Council; Newcomers Rivers, McMahon Earn Most Votes
With the early vote totals and nearly all of Chapel Hill's precincts reported on Tuesday night, the Chapel Hill Town Council election appears unofficially decided.
The 5:00 News - Election Day, Hurricane Melissa, UNC Basketball Season Begins
The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Public Policy Polling's Tom Jensen ahead of election day. We hear from a UNC student with family recovering from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. In sports, UNC Men's Basketball opens the season with an emphatic victory and Hubert Davis responds to Luka Bogavac's sudden eligibility. We also check in on the rest Tar Heels sports, and more.
›