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Chapel Hill Approves FY27 Budget with No Tax Increases; Will Revisit Library Funding, Greenways in Fall

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 12, 2026 | Local Government

The unanimous vote approved the Town of Chapel Hill to operate on a $170 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a slight increase.

No Tax Increases and Increased Spending Featured in Chapel Hill Staff’s Proposed FY27 Budget

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 8, 2026 | Local Government

Following a year with improved revenues and a new town manager at the helm, the Town of Chapel Hill may go into the next fiscal year without a tax increase or significant cuts.

Chapel Hill Passes Amendments to LUMO, Plans to Expand Missing Middle Housing in Town

Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 3, 2026 | Development, Housing, Local Government

Chapel Hill recently passed amendments to its Land Use Management Ordinance that could make it easier to expand housing options in town.

Chapel Hill Town Council Reviews Updated Apartment Concept Along MLK Boulevard

Posted by Emma Cooke | Sep 17, 2025 | Development, Housing, Local Government

The Chapel Hill Town Council recently opened a public hearing to review a potential multifamily development at 701 MLK Jr. Boulevard.

Chapel Hill: Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan on Good Neighbor Initiative, Flood Response and Upcoming Events

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 14, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tempore Amy Ryan joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 14.

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Chapel Hill: South Creek Development, LUMO, 4th of July

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 3, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 3. She discussed the rapid progress on the South Creek development across from Southern Village, how that fits in with the future of southern Chapel Hill, and how the Land Use Management Ordinance fits into all of that. She also discussed the upcoming 4th of July festivities for Chapel Hill, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Budget Narrowly Passes, Juneteenth, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 20, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 20. She discussed yesterday’s Juneteenth celebration in Carrboro, which was combined celebration for the two towns. She also discussed the town budget, which narrowly passed the town council in a vote on Wednesday. She discussed the challenges the budget process posed, and how that may affect future budgets. She also previewed some upcoming community events, and more.