This series of posts will occur weekly in Chapelboro to keep the community informed about local government meetings. All meeting dates, locations and times are subject to change. Check your city, county, or school district's website for more information.
It's still budgeting season in local government, with work sessions and public hearings being held for the Chapel Hill and Carrboro City Councils, the Chatham County Commission, and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board. Additionally, Orange County commissioners will continue work on a possible $300 million school bond referendum in the fall, and Chapel Hill officials will consider whether to move forward with their own bond proposal this year or hold it until 2025. is.
Here's an overview of local government meetings being held this week in Durham, Orange and Chatham counties.
orange county
of chapel hill city council We will meet twice this week. First, the Legislature will hold a budget work session on Monday, April 15 at 6 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library. In addition to this year's budget, City Council members will also be debating the upcoming bond referendum, focusing on whether to bring it up this year or wait until 2025. The City Council will then reconvene for its regular weekly meeting on Wednesday, April 17th at 6 a.m. In the afternoon, go to the city hall. Wednesday's agenda includes a legislative hearing and possible vote on the affordable senior housing proposal on Legion Road. Get links to both topics here.
orange county commissioner We will meet at the Southern Welfare Center on Tuesday, April 16th at 7:00 p.m. The Commissioner will hold a public hearing on the HOME Investment Partnership Program. They will vote on a four-year Land Heritage Action Plan to establish priorities for additional land conservation efforts in Orange County. And it will consider forming a committee to educate voters about the $300 million school bond that will likely be on the ballot in November. Click here for the full board meeting agenda.
of Carrboro City Council It will also meet on Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. for a work session on next year's budget. Get the link to the agenda here.
And that Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education The board will meet at Lincoln Center on Thursday, April 18th at 6:00 p.m. Board members will vote on a 10-year capital investment plan and next year's budget proposal, which will be reviewed and approved by the Orange County Commission. Click here for the full board meeting agenda.
Chatham and Durham Counties
chatham county commissioner We will meet at the Agriculture & Conference Center on Monday, April 15th. Their meeting will begin with a budget work session at 2 p.m., with updates from the Sheriff's Office and Chatham County Schools. The board will then reconvene for its regular meeting at 6 p.m., with topics including equipment requests from the Montcure Fire Department, two discussions on farmland preservation, and appointments to the county planning commission. Click here for a link to the full agenda.
of Chatham County Board of Education The Board will also meet on Monday, April 15th at 6:00 p.m., with an agenda that will include discussion of proposed capital expenditures for the next financial year. Additionally, the board will receive updates on ongoing litigation surrounding the negative effects of social media on the school system. The Chatham School District is a party to that lawsuit. Click here for the complete agenda.
And that Durham City Council We will meet twice this week. The first meeting will be Monday, April 15, at 7 p.m., and the agenda will include a public hearing on the city's proposed action plan for next year's community development needs. The City Council will then reconvene at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, for a work session that will include discussion of road and sidewalk maintenance and a possible “Splash and Play” park bond referendum. Council members will also vote on proposed stormwater and water and sewer rates for next year and hear explanations about city employee compensation rates. Click here for links to both topics.
Photos from the city of Chapel Hill.
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