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Chapel Hill, Orange County Propose Property Tax Hikes
Residents of Orange County and Chapel Hill may soon be facing higher property taxes as the local budgeting process gets under way.
“It’s not a perfect budget, but I’m willing to work with you all and make it better,” said Orange County Manager Bonnie Hammersley to county commissioners last week as she presented her $279 million proposal, which includes a three-cent property tax hike.
Hammersley said this budget is characterized by “cautious optimism” about the future – in contrast to last year, when local officials had to craft their budgets in the midst of a still-new pandemic.
Sandra J. Strong Named Next Director of Orange County Animal Services
Strong currently serves as Chief Veterinarian and Senior Manager of the Wake County Animal Center. According to county manager Bonnie Hammersley, Strong was chosen from a “competitive field of candidates through an interview process that included representatives from the Towns, Animal Care professionals, County Attorney’s Office, department directors that work closely with Animal Services and staff from Animal Services.”
Strong replaces Bob Marotto, who retired in March after 16 years leading OCAS.
“Sandra has the experience and vision needed to lead Orange County Animal Services,” said Hammersley. “We were fortunate to find such a well-qualified candidate who is familiar with Orange County and the region.”
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