Government

Chatham County summit to focus on affordable housing needs
[Mar. 25, 2008] Anyone concerned about Chatham County residents having a decent place to call home that is within their budgets is invited to attend the Affordable Housing Summit on April 11 at the Western Chatham Senior Center in Siler City. The event begins at 9 am and will end at 4 pm, with registration starting at 8:30 am. Registration is free and includes lunch.

Chatham Planning Board to meet at Briar Chapel entrance
[Mar. 14, 2008] The Chatham County Planning Board will hold a special meeting Saturday, March 29, 2008 beginning at 10 a.m. on site at the entrance to Briar Chapel located on the north side of Andrews Store Road adjacent to the intersection with Parker Herndon Road.

Chatham hires legal firm to handle tax foreclosures
[Mar. 4, 2008] Chatham County recently joined many counties across the state in seeking outside legal expertise to help them collect past-due property taxes through foreclosures on real estate properties.

Whiteheart resigns as Chatham County attorney
[Mar. 3, 2008] Kevin Whiteheart has announced his resignation as Chatham County Attorney to focus his time and energies on recovering from health issues that developed recently.

Chatham Board of Commissioners work session agenda - 3/03/08
[Mar. 3, 2008] The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, February 18, 2008 at the District Courthouse in Pittsboro, NC at 6:00 p.m.
Also: Official Chatham County, NC

Chatham residents invited to major corridors community meetings
[Feb. 25, 2008] “Citizens around Chatham County may have heard about the effort to plan commercial development along some of our major roadways, but it is unlikely they have specific details about the proposal. This is an opportunity to learn more and to ask questions or express concerns,” said Loyse Hurley, President of CCEC-Institute Inc.

Chatham commissioners adopt a revised water conservation ordinance
[Feb. 21, 2008] On Feb. 18, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners adopted a revised water conservation ordinance that promotes year-round conservation, while allowing certain types of outdoor watering on specified days. The revised ordinance is effective immediately.

Chatham residents must file tax return to get economic stimulus payments
[Feb. 21, 2008] Chatham County residents who don’t normally need to file a federal tax return may want to do so this year to receive the federal government’s economic stimulus payments. “Seniors or others living on Social Security payments or small pensions may not have filed a return for years, but they may be eligible for at least $300 payments if they do file,” said Angel Dennison, director of the Chatham Council on Aging.

Chatham Board of Commissioners meeting agenda - 2/18/08
[Feb. 19, 2008] The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, February 18, 2008 at the District Courthouse in Pittsboro, NC at 6:00 p.m.
Also: Official Chatham County, NC

Chatham Board of Commissioners meeting agenda - 1/22/08
[Jan. 22, 2008] The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, January 22, 2007 at the District Courthouse in Pittsboro, NC at 6:00 p.m.
Also: Official Chatham County, NC

Chatham County’s appraisers begin property visits this month
[Jan. 11, 2008] Chatham County property owners can expect to see county appraisers visiting their properties over the next six months, starting in the western part of the county in late January, said Tax Administrator Tina Stone.

Chatham County's first Human Relations Director, Esther Coleman, begins job
[Jan. 7, 2008] Chatham County's first Human Relations Director, Esther B. Coleman, joined the county on Jan. 2, 2008. The position was approved by the Board of Commissioners last year to promote better relationships between the county residents and to promote non-discrimination practices and policies throughout the county. By Debra Henzey

Chatham County commissioners approve 5-year capital plan
[Jan. 7, 2008] At its meeting on Jan. 7, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved the county's 2009-2013 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which funds a wide range of county and school facility needs. The CIP provides a funding plan for all facilities and equipment expected to cost at least $50,000.

Chatham plans education sessions on property tax exemption
[Jan. 2, 2008] Chatham County taxpayers should receive their 2008 county tax listing forms in a few days. The General Assembly has increased the household income limit to $25,000 for homeowners 65 or older or who are permanently, totally disabled to qualify for a property tax exemption for their permanent residence. Applications must be made by June 1.