Happy Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day! The occasion provides a good opportunity for me to share what you might consider a “nerd urbanist parenting” milestone that I recently reached, which is that my daughter rode her bike to school without one of her parents accompanying her. My daughter is seven years old and […]
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Posted inAdvisory Boards, Carrboro Town Council, Chapel Hill Town Council, Election 2023
Looking at the advisory board experience of candidates for Town Council in Carrboro and Chapel Hill
One of the great things about living here is how easy it is to get involved in local governance as a volunteer member of an advisory board. When we consider candidates running for office, we often ask them “Why do you want to serve?” An equally important question to ask of some candidates in this […]
Posted inChapel Hill Town Council, Election 2023
Interview: Chapel Hill Town Council candidate Amy Ryan
Amy Ryan is running for Town Council in Chapel Hill. Ryan was elected to the Town Council in 2019, and has served on advisory boards and commissions over the past 20 years. She currently serves as the council liaison to several boards, including the Historic District Commission; the Parks and Rec board, and the Stormwater […]
Posted inElection 2023
What did we learn in the Democratic forum with Chapel Hill’s candidates for Mayor and Council?
On September 14, the Democratic Women of Orange County, the African American Caucus of Orange County, and UNC YoungDems hosted a 90-minute forum with candidates for Chapel Hill Mayor and Town Council. It was my first chance to see the candidates in action. Here are some interesting tidbits: Dems ain’t trying to hear from non-Dems […]
Posted inCarrboro, Connectivity, Greenway
Tearing down our posters won’t stop us: Dispatch from a Greenway Organizer
I love living in Carrboro. It’s one of the most progressive communities in North Carolina, but small enough where you run into someone you know almost every time you leave your house. My friends and neighbors are creative, passionate, and truly caring people. I’m proud to live here. I am also keenly aware of how […]
Posted inChapel Hill, Chapel Hill Town Council, Election 2023
Interview: Chapel Hill Town Council candidate, Jon Mitchell
Jon Mitchell is running for Town Council in Chapel Hill. Mitchell is a lawyer specializing in financial regulation, and a part-time stay-at-home dad. He has served as Chair of the Chapel Hill Planning Commission since 2022. On his website, Mitchell lists some of Chapel Hill’s biggest challenges, including affordability, sustainability, livability, and lack of execution. […]