FY 2027 Town Budget & Human Services Funding

Expressed concerns about town branding and highlighted recent news articles regarding property tax revenue losses due to nonprofit property tax exemptions in Orange County.

Presented concerns from a citizen group regarding budget transparency, property tax burdens, capital improvement debt risks, and the need to maintain human services funding.

Urged the council to remove the Bolin Creek Greenway from the CIP, oppose human services cuts, and establish a citizen financial task force.

Spoke about long-standing family roots in Carrboro and expressed worry over economic affordability and whether generational residents can afford to stay.

Criticized the budget for cutting human services while retaining funds for Bolin Creek Greenway design, calling the greenway an unaffordable want rather than a need.

Pleaded with the council to find creative ways to fully fund human services for vulnerable community members working multiple jobs or facing elder hardship.