Highlights from June 25, 2025 Town Council Meeting

The Chapel Hill Town Council met on Wednesday, June 25 at 6:00 pm. at Chapel Hill Town Hall. The full agenda is available on the Town’s website. 

Highlights of last night’s meeting include: 

NATIONAL PARKS & RECREATION MONTH 

Council proclaimed June to be Parks & Recreation Month in Chapel Hill. They recognize the benefits derived from parks and recreation resources and their role in building community where people thrive. They urge everyone to take full advantage of local parks and recreation programming this summer and throughout the year. 

FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR THE PARTNERSHIP TO END HOMELESSNESS 

Council voted 8-1 to allocate $61,109 to the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness. 

CONDITIONAL ZONING APPLICATION AT 200 SOUTH ELLIOT ROAD 

Council voted 8-1 to approve a Conditional Zoning Application for a multi-family housing development at 200 South Elliot Road.  

APPOINTMENT OF NEW TOWN MANAGER 

Council voted 9-0 to appoint Theodore (Ted) Voorhees as Chapel Hill Town Manager, effective August 11, 2025.  

APPRECIATION FOR COUNCIL MEMBER KAREN STEGMAN 

Council shared a resolution of appreciation for Council Member Karen Stegman, who is moving to Carrboro and stepping down from her seat.