Carrboro Paid Parking

The Town of Carrboro has proposed a new Paid Public Parking Ordinance to better manage Town-owned or operated downtown parking, optimize accessibility and support local businesses. Their initial plan is to make spaces free for the first 30-mintues with a proposed rate of $1.50 per hour thereafter.

SURVEY: A Town-sponsored parking survey is open through this Wednesday, July 17. Take a moment now to share your thoughts as a business owner, operator, or employee: Carrboro Paid Public Parking Feedback Survey 

FORUM: The Carrboro Business Alliance (CBA) is hosting a Carrboro Parking Forum on July 16 at 8:30 a.m. at the Hampton Inn and Suites. Attendance is free and open to any local business regardless of CBA membership Status. Online registration is requested. 

Read More: 

• Carrboro Town Council Discusses Public Parking Policy – Chapelboro.com
• Six ways to tweak Carrboro's paid parking plan - Triangle Blog Blog

Carrboro Special Election

On the ballot for Carrboro voters this November is a special election to fill the Town Council seat vacated by Mayor Foushee’s election last year. The filing deadline has passed and two candidates will be on the ballot: Cristobal Palmer and Isaac Woosley.

Orange County Promotes Travis Myren to County Manager

On June 13, Orange County announced the promotion of Deputy Manager Travis Myren to County Manager. Myren has served the county since 2015, he will take the oath of office on July 17. He succeeds Bonnie Hammersley, who is retiring. Read more on Chapelboro.com.

Triangle Blog Blog has published a poll asking Chapel Hill residents how they’d allocate $50 million in bond funds.

Trinity Court Redevelopment Groundbreaking

On June 3, non-profit affordable housing developer Community Housing Partners, in collaboration with the Town of Chapel Hill, celebrated the groundbreaking of the Trinity Court redevelopment project. The former public housing community will be transformed into 54 affordable and sustainable apartments for Chapel Hill residents. Construction is expected to be completed by August 2025. Learn more about the Trinity Court Project.

Join Community Leaders for the 2024 Inter-City Visit to Ann Arbor

Don’t miss the chance to take part in the 2024 Inter-City Visit and Leadership Conference from September 15-17 in Ann Arbor, Michigan! This event is a unique opportunity to benchmark our region against a peer community, learn innovative strategies, and enhance collaboration among public and private sector leaders.

Teacher Pay Raise Approved

Governor Roy Cooper has signed legislation that will increase salaries for North Carolina teachers and school staff starting this summer. This legislative action, prompted by delays in last year’s budget negotiations, included substantial raises, with starting salaries for new teachers rising to $41,000.

Read more about this legislative update. 

NC Ranks #2 for Business

CNBC's Top State for Business is one of the most anticipated economic development rankings each year. We are proud to share that following a back-to-back run in first place, North Carolina takes the #2 spot in CNBC's annual ranking! In a photo finish, NC misses the top spot by just 3 points, making this the closest race in the history of the study. North Carolina scores highest in business friendliness, workforce, and economy, but lags on infrastructure and the survey’s assessment of quality of life. Read more at: America's Top States for Business.

2024 Legislative Short Session Recap – Emergency Childcare Funding

Before the end of the short legislative session last month, North Carolina lawmakers approved $67.6 million in emergency funding to support the state’s childcare centers through the end of 2024. This action delays the funding cliff feared by many childcare providers with the end of COVID-era federal grants on June 30. This step helps address an urgent childcare need and was advocated for by many business organizations including the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Read more about this legislative initiative. 

Open Spots on Orange County Boards

Orange County is seeking dedicated individuals to serve on various boards and committees. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to your community and make a difference in local governance. Explore opportunities to lead and serve.

Meet the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee, read the policy platform, contact your local officials, dive deeper into the issues, and contact The Chamber's Vice President for Advocacy Ian Scott for questions or concerns.