Orange County Board of Commissioners Archives

‘Recreation for Folks from Orange County:’ Commissioners Further Plans for Millhouse Road Site

Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 23, 2026 | Development, Local Government

Orange County is continuing to make progress on its plans for a recreational playing field facility north of Chapel Hill.

Following Recount, Bronson’s 25-Vote Lead Holds Over McKee in Orange County District 2 Commissioner Race

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 20, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

UPDATE: Following Wednesday’s recount, the margin between Beth Bronson and Earl McKee...

In Carrboro and Orange County, A Push Back Against Pollution

Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 20, 2026 | Environment, Local Government

The Carrboro Town Council and Orange County Commissioners both passed resolutions this week to tackle climate change.

Bedford, Stegman Projected to Win Orange County Commissioner Seats; Bronson Leads Tight District 2 Race

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 3, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Karen Stegman won the Democratic primary for the open at-large seat on the Orange County Board of...

2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primaries for the Orange County Board of Commissioners

Posted by Staff | Feb 16, 2026 | Candidate Intros, Election, Local Election Coverage

After only one of the 2024 races for the Orange County Board of Commissioners was contested in the primary cycle, all three have competition this year.

Former Town Councilor, Pastor María Palmer Details Orange County Commissioner Campaign

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 29, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

María Palmer’s campaign for a District 1 Orange County Commissioner seat is built around championing equity and improving affordability.

Orange County Public Transportation Piloting Fare-Free Model in 2026

Posted by Michael Koh | Dec 23, 2025 | Local Government, Transit

Orange County Public Transportation will be piloting a one-year, fare-free model for its...

Orange County Board Makes CITEL Deal Official, Offers Tax Incentives

Posted by Henry Taylor | Dec 12, 2025 | Business, Local Government

The Orange County Board of Commissioners passed an agreement with CITEL to move its American manufacturing operations to Hillsborough.

Reforming and Contextualizing Orange County’s Property Assessments — Dec. 11, 2025

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 11, 2025 | Forum On The Hill

Brighton McConnell moderates a discussion between Shereese Alston, Beverly Scarlett, Hudson Vaughan, Marilyn Carter and Amy Fowler.

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EXCLUSIVE: Karen Stegman Announces Campaign for Orange County Commissioner Seat

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 12, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Chapel Hill native and former town council member Karen Stegman plans to run for the Board of Orange County Commissioners in 2026.

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