For the first time in many years, incumbent mayor from Carrboro and Hillsborough were facing challengers this year. A write-in campaign was mounted against Chapel Hill’s mayor.
The incumbents all came away with victories and Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle and Hillsborough Mayor Tom Stevens spoke about the future in each of the municipalities.
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