Chapel Hill Review

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess recently addressed the community with updates on various ongoing projects and initiatives. In a message to the Chapel Hill residents, Mayor Jess highlighted the importance of staying informed and engaged in the town's affairs.

Mayor Jess emphasized the significance of the ongoing budget discussions, stating, "As I have shared previously, Spring is budget season for the Town. Council and staff are in the middle of our 2024-25 budget conversations and I want to make sure everyone is in the loop on where things stand." The Mayor also mentioned the consideration of a tax increase to address the town's financial needs.

Regarding environmental efforts, Mayor Jess pointed out, "In honor of Earth Month, I want to highlight two important efforts underway to support Chapel Hill’s Climate Action and Sustainability goals." These efforts include updating stormwater requirements and creating a new Natural Areas map to protect the environment proactively.

Mayor Jess also urged residents to participate in the Community Survey, stating, "If you received the Community Survey in the mail, please respond! It’s not junk mail and we want to hear from you!" The survey aims to gather feedback from residents about the town's facilities, services, and programs.

As the town progresses with its budgeting process and plans for future projects, Mayor Jess encouraged residents to stay engaged by attending meetings and signing up for newsletter updates. The Mayor expressed hopes for community involvement and enjoyment of the spring weather while promising to provide further updates following the upcoming work session on April 15th.