By Nia Smith Pittsboro, NC – I read the last Chatham Chatlist post from Chatham County Democrat activist Virginia Penley with interest. I quote Virginia Penley here: “From my understanding the tax paying residents of District 1, Karen Howard, actually…
by Gene Galin Chatham County, NC – About 120 people attended the candidates forum at Carolina Meadows on the evening of Monday, October 1. That night’s forum featured four of the candidates running for the Chatham county commission. In District…
By Raymond Gastwaite Pittsboro, NC – Since zoning is such a hot issue in the county, here is a timeline (based on public records at chathamnc.org) of what has transpired to date. March 2014: Board of Commissioners Vice Chairman Bock…
Pittsboro, NC – On June 20, 2016, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the fiscal year 2016-17 county budget of $107.5 million based on a property tax rate of 63.38 cents. This reflects a 1.19-cent property tax increase,…
by Mark Stinson Siler City, NC – I read Mike Fox’s Chatham Chatlist post and I totally agree with him and I think everyone needs to realize the state has more control over what we do than we often know.…
By Mike Fox Pittsboro, NC – Claire Linker wrote in the last Chatham Chatlist: “I have heard that Mike Cross works across the aisle, but he lost our vote when he voted with the Republicans to allow Duke Power to…
by Mike Fox Pittsboro, NC – When discussing the issue of coal ash in Chatham County, it’s important to understand the reality of our situation. Keep in mind these facts: 1. Our governor is a former Duke Energy executive 2.…
by Larry Hicks Pittsboro, NC – So, it is political season again, with campaign signs and Political Action Committees (PAC) popping up like dandelions. This round, the award goes to “Chatham Forward,” who is organizing against incumbent Commissioner Mike Cross,…
By Brian Bock Pittsboro, NC – While most of us were spending time with family and friends over the holidays and not paying attention to politics, our commissioners unfortunately were hard at work. After watching the videos of last few…
Pittsboro, NC – The newest commissioners are pushing to implement county wide zoning. The residents, the Planning Board, the Farm Bureau, the Cattleman’s Association, members of Farm Credit, the Agri-business council, and the Agriculture Advisory Committee have all recommended that…