With three seats on the ballot this fall, the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners is drawing another candidate to its race.

Meaghun Darab, who is a local nonprofit board member and freelance consultant, shared her intentions to run for the town board. She made the announcement on Instagram, which she described as a soft-launch of her campaign.

“For over a decade, I’ve proudly called Hillsborough my home by participating in its development as a resident,” Darab wrote in the post. “I am committed to making Hillsborough even better for residents, workers, and visitors.”

Darab came to North Carolina after a career in manufacturing engineer for General Motors in Michigan, saying she took up several jobs in the Tar Heel state. Presently, she is a board member for the Hillsborough branch of PORCH — a local volunteer organization that aims to prevent hunger to community members.

For local policy, Darab said she is passionate about “contributing to the town’s progress” and supports the ways Hillsborough is adapting to, and preparing for, growth.

“In the past decade, Hillsborough and Orange County have undergone significant changes, and this trend is likely to continue as the triangle region of North Carolina expands,” she told Chapelboro. “I fully endorse the current Commission’s initiative of smart growth, as outlined in the new Comprehensive Sustainability Plan 2030. Rather than stretching our resources thin, I believe that preserving what we already have is the way to go.”

Darab also said she is committed to promoting inclusivity and equity among all members of the Hillsborough community.

The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners has one open seat up for grabs in this election cycle, with two others also on the ballot. Since Commissioner Mark Bell is running for mayor of the town, his seat available for a newcomer to the town board. Commissioner Matt Hughes, who launched his re-election bid in early June, and Commissioner Evelyn Lloyd will also see their four-year terms end. Durham educator Victoria Masika is another challenger candidate who recently shared her plans to run for the Board of Commissioners.

The filing period for North Carolina’s local elections in 2023 begins on Friday, July 7, at 12 p.m. Candidates will have through Friday, July 21 to formally enter their races.

 

Photo via Meaghun 4 Hillsborough.

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