Chapel Hill Town Council Archives - Page 2 of 50

Chapel Hill Discusses LUMO Rewrite Delay, Debates the Level of Public Feedback

Posted by Emma Cooke | Jun 12, 2025 | Development, Housing, Local Government

The Chapel Hill Town Council recently heard an update on its Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) rewrite, which is now behind schedule.

Karen Stegman Not Seeking Re-Election, Will Leave Chapel Hill Council After 2 Terms

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

Chapel Hill Town Council Member Karen Stegman shared in her newsletter Monday morning she is planning to finish her town council term in December, but will not file to run for re-election.

Orange County’s Governments Receive Budget Proposals, Grapple With Adding Taxes or Cutting Services

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 12, 2025 | Local Government

The managers of three Orange County local governments recommended adding to residents’ increased tax bills in their FY26 budget proposals.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson Announces 2025 Re-Election Campaign

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 8, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson will run for a second term this summer and fall, as she announced Thursday on 97.9 The Hill.

Wes McMahon Announces Candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council

Posted by Henry Taylor | May 1, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Wes McMahon, a member of the Town of Chapel Hill Planning Commission, announced his candidacy for Town Council on Thursday afternoon.

Chapel Hill Town Council Approves Application for Affordable Senior Housing Community at Homestead Road

Posted by Emma Cooke | Apr 29, 2025 | Development, Local Government

The Town of Chapel Hill recently approved a zoning application for a proposed senior housing community located along Homestead Road.

With Federal Funding Losses and Revaluation, Orange County’s Governments Weigh Difficult Tax Rate and Budget Choices

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 23, 2025 | Instagram, Local Government

The annual budgeting process is typically an exhaustive one for Orange County’s local governments and staff – but this year, it may be even more so

Chapel Hill: Balancing Budget Shortfall with Adjusted Property Taxes + Opening An Inclusive Playground

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 17, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell in-studio on Thursday, April 17.

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Local Government Meetings: April 14-18, 2025

Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 14, 2025 | Local Government

This week in local government: a budget vote for Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools and a crisis diversion facility for Orange County.

Chapel Hill Council Approves 300+ New Apartments, Retail Space on S. Elliott Road

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 14, 2025 | Development, Housing, Instagram, Local Government

The Chapel Hill Town Council approved a conditional zoning request for 200 South Elliott Road, paving the way for a new apartment community.

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