Orange County Board of Commissioners Archives - Page 4 of 29

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.

Orange County Commissioner Sally Greene Will Not Run for Re-election in 2026

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 10, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Sally Greene posted on her Facebook page Monday afternoon she plans to depart the Board of Orange County Commissioners next winter, opening up an at-large seat in the 2026 election.

Orange County to Host Emergency Food Distributions This Weekend for Local SNAP Recipients

Posted by Emma Cooke | Nov 6, 2025 | Local Government, Nonprofit

For residents who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Orange county will host food distributions this weekend.

Orange County Discusses Bond Projects and State Budget Delay With Local School Boards

Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 10, 2025 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently held a joint meeting with the local school boards to hear updates from each district.

Orange County Creates Work Group to Advise Its Property Tax Revaluation Approach

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 10, 2025 | Housing, Local Government

The Orange County commissioners approved the creation of a work group to review and potentially update its property tax assessment process.

Orange County Approves Bridge Funding to Continue Housing Displaced Chantal Flood Victims

Posted by Emma Cooke | Sep 4, 2025 | Housing, Local Government, Weather

Orange County recently approved bridge funding to help residents displaced as a result of Chantal flood damage.

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