CARRBORO, NC – The Town of Carrboro will host a Town Hall meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, to give residents an opportunity to express their thoughts in the wake of enacted or proposed changes across various policy areas at state and federal levels of government.
The Town Hall will take place in the theater/performance space at the Drakeford Library Complex, 203 S. Greensboro St.
Residents are encouraged to attend to share suggestions, questions and concerns.
For several weeks, residents from across town have been reaching out informally to share their concerns over impacts from the reshaping of federal government. There are also changes proposed from the state level. NC General Assembly House Bill 244 would allow only “certain flags” to be flown or displayed on state and local government properties. House Bill 171 would prohibit the use of government funds in support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in state and local governments. The bill includes civil and criminal penalties for noncompliance, including a Class I misdemeanor offense.
At the Town Hall, Town Manager Patrice Toney will share actions the town is taking to prepare for policies coming down from higher levels of government. This is a valuable opportunity for residents to make their voices heard and actively participate in a public forum.
- The Town Hall will be videoed and posted to Town of Carrboro Facebook, YouTube channels and at https://engage.carrboronc.gov/
- Interpreters will be available to assist Spanish speaking residents.
- For more information, contact the Communication and Engagement Department at info@carrboronc.gov