The Carrboro Town Council hears a cyclist’s account of a school‑zone collision and concerns about how police treated the case, then listens to residents and staff press for stronger housing security and code enforcement while weighing a curbside compost proposal and next steps for the Bolin Creek Greenway.

The Orange County Board of Commissioners hears an outside audit of the 2025 property revaluation, revealing serious problems with commercial assessments, selective reappraisal, and data practices, then debates how to implement fixes before 2029. A resident’s story of a sudden tax spike underscores why the board is promising stronger community oversight, clearer appeals guidance, and a more transparent path to future revaluations.

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education reviews progress in serving exceptional children, including efforts to reduce racial disproportionality in discipline while navigating new state limits on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The board also reports improved accountability results, closes out a five-year strategic plan, and launches a more transparent redistricting process with surveys and community meetings for families.

The Orange County Board of Commissioners reviews strong academic gains in both school districts alongside concerns about Black student graduation rates and a widening enrollment drop from kindergarten through 12th grade. Commissioners hear how a new behavioral health crisis care center and mobile crisis pilot could support students even as fuel costs, school construction debt, and unexpected sales tax refunds signal a challenging budget year ahead.

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education interviews three finalists for an open seat, weighing contrasting views on the Glenwood closure, long-term bond investments, equity and achievement, and the next strategic plan before voting to appoint a new member.