OC Approves 2-Cent Property Tax Hike
Orange County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the first property tax rate increase in five years.
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Orange County Commissioners
County Commissioners Reverse Course On Rural Recycling Vote
County Commissioners did an abrupt about-face Thursday, reversing a vote on rural recycling funding in response to criticism from the Chapel Hill Town Council.
Read MoreChapel Hill Balks At BoCC Funding Plan For Recycling Pick-Up
The Town Council is asking County Commissioners to consider funding both rural and urban recycling pick-up for next year from the solid waste reserve fund.
Read MoreBoCC Looks To Task Force For Solid Waste And Recycling Solutions
Commissioners say they have funds for rural curbside recycling pickup next year, but after that, they hope a newly-formed task force comes up with a plan.
Read MoreLocal Electeds React To State Senate Budget
Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt and CHCCS board member James Barrett react to the Senate budget and other actions by the NCGA.
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Hundreds Call On BoCC To Spend More On Schools
Hundreds came out to Thursday’s budget public hearing to tell Orange County Commissioners to increase school funding.
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Schools Request Increased Budget From Orange County
The North Carolina Legislature has received a lot of criticism for its cuts to public education, adding pressure to the local government’s efforts to support its schools.
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Hauser, McKee Lead In Fundraising For BoCC Races
Bonnie Hauser and Earl McKee have raised and spent more than their competitors in the race for two seats on the Orange County Board of Commissioners.
Read MoreNew And Young Leaders Learning To “Disagree Well”
At WCHL’s Community Forum, new and young local leaders and elected officials talked about how to make a difference.
Read MoreIt Is Time For A Pay-As-You-Throw Trash Plan?
As local leaders ponder solid waste solutions, some are asking “Is pay-to-throw the way to go?”
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