CARRBORO, NC -- The Town Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 17.  As this is the final meeting of the fiscal year, the Council will take a summer break and be back in session in September.

The Town Council meets at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or can view the livestream www.YouTube.com/CarrboroNC  OR at https://carrboro.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx   

• The agenda for this meeting will be available at  https://carrboro.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
• Access the livestream direct link to view the meeting at  https://www.youtube.com/live/ZjXVZoub2-s?si=7UumeCeXj0Ca2eyE

Past Meeting Recap 

The Carrboro Town Council met on Tuesday, June 3, and took actions on the agenda posted at https://monkeylink.co/719f1c  

• Heard proclamations for Juneteenth, Pride Month, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Pollinator Week and Small Cities Month. Find all proclamations at https://www.carrboronc.gov/2630/Proclamations-and-Resolutions
• Scheduled a Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing for a Special Use Permit-A (SUP-A) at 400 North Greensboro Street for June 17, 2025
• Issued a Street Closing Permit for the Fiestas en la Calle
• Made appointments to Selected Boards/Commissions
   
• Adopted the Town Manager’s Recommended Budget for FY 2026 -- The recommended property tax rate needed to balance the budget that was approved is $.5653 per $100 of assessed value for the General Fund, which is .0972 cents over the revenue neutral rate of $.4681 cents. The resulting 56.53-cent property tax rate is down from the current rate of 60.44 cents per $100 in assessed property value. The tax rate for an owner of a $400,000 home would generate a $2,261.20 town tax bill, an increase of $32.40 per month.   

Town Budget Available for Review: https://www.carrboronc.gov/250/Financial-Documents

“This budget reflects our shared commitment to maintaining the high quality of life that our residents enjoy while addressing the realities of a changing economic landscape, paralleled with the significant spikes in home values due to the revaluation of real property,” said Town Manager Patrice Toney. “It strikes a balance between long-term priorities and the current challenges we face, with a focus on fiscal responsibility in alignment with the Town’s two pillars of race equity and sustainability.”

Even in these uncertain economic times, this budget includes a well-deserved 5% across-the-board raise for all staff, which is an investment in the talent, passion, innovation, and hard work that make Carrboro an award-winning model for excellence in local government, Town Manager Toney said.

In addition to supporting Town employees, the adopted budget:

• Advances key sustainability initiatives to ensure environmental stewardship and a sustainable future for our community and planet,
• Invests in critical capital projects that will strengthen our infrastructure and public spaces,
• Maintains the current level of service that our residents count on and appreciate,
• And lays the groundwork for long-term fiscal stability, even in a shifting economic climate.

Watch the meeting livestream at https://www.youtube.com/live/ilZzGUROVNI?si=LIQ6zcOvHlBfDOR8  

ABOUT CARRBORO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. You can reach the Town Council with your ideas, views and questions anytime at Council@carrboronc.gov  Meetings are open to the public to join in person at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. OR via Livestreaming at YouTube.com/CarrboroNC      

• Regular business meetings are generally held the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Work sessions are generally held the second Tuesdays of the month. Public comment is not accepted during work sessions, and votes are not taken.
• Agendas (and meeting videos) are posted at https://carrboro.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 
• The Town of Carrboro offers free language translation and interpretation services to residents. Information: 919-918-7391 or info@carrboronc.gov 
• Sign up to receive Council Updates with meeting agendas and post-meeting recaps at www.carrboronc.gov/signup (choose Carrboro Town News)
• Learn more about your Town Council at https://www.carrboronc.gov/248/Town-Council 
• Questions? Reach Town Clerk Lamar Joyner at 919-918-7309 or townclerk@carrboronc.gov