Council Backs Residents' Safety; Downtown Plan Adopted

The council denounced recent ICE activity, clarified local police don’t participate, and urged residents to use trusted resources and 911 for emergencies. Members also unanimously affirmed immigrant community safety and approved a countywide housing-rights resolution before adopting the Downtown Area Plan 6–1 amid calls for more outreach and emergency access planning. 32mins

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Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
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  • Mayor Foushee delivered a joint statement with regional leaders denouncing recent ICE activity, emphasizing community safety and rights, clarifying that local law enforcement did not participate in federal immigration operations, and directing residents to trusted resources and 911 for emergencies.
  • A speaker recounted the day’s community efforts to verify reported ICE actions, thanked volunteers and organizations for supporting immigrant residents, and invited Council Member Palmer to read a resolution reaffirming Carrboro’s commitment to being a welcoming and protective community.
  • The Council unanimously adopted a resolution supporting immigrant communities and affirming their safety and well-being.
  • Mayor Foushee introduced a Board of Health resolution framing affordable housing as a human right and detailing countywide deficits, with plans for comments from health officials.
  • The Council unanimously approved the resolution on affordable housing with a 7–0 vote after a motion and second.
  • Becca Eversole spoke as a member of Carrboro’s transgender community, describing finding safety and home in Carrboro and calling for solidarity on Transgender Day of Remembrance to honor lost lives and foster joy.
  • A speaker representing local small businesses thanked the Council for recognition, expressed concern about fear in the community, praised shared resources on workplace rights, and urged continued efforts to expand housing—especially affordable options near downtown.
  • Jacques Minaj, representing WCOM community radio, outlined diverse programming and requested a $13,000 grant to offset rent and town assistance to ensure the promised building antenna is installed to enable emergency alerts.
  • Town Manager Tony opened a continued legislative public hearing to receive comment and consider adopting the draft Downtown Area Plan focused on growth along Jones Ferry Road consistent with the Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan.
  • Danny Wilson outlined that implementation of the downtown plan would proceed through project selection, budgeting, and site-specific design with ongoing community input, highlighted potential projects like communal stormwater and bike lane extensions, and emphasized partnerships and continued public engagement after adoption.
  • Glenn Tompkins, speaking on behalf of the South Orange Rescue Squad, urged delaying decisions on designating Roberson Street for festivals and redevelopment due to emergency vehicle access needs and requested active engagement of the rescue squad in the planning process, which Mayor Foushee acknowledged along with related correspondence.
  • Linda Hawk urged the Council to delay adopting the downtown plan, arguing there was insufficient community buy-in and emphasizing that at-large representatives should consider the entire Carrboro community.
  • Council Member Haven-O'Donnell questioned the downtown plan’s treatment of “character areas,” calling for community discussion to define Carrboro’s culture and character before proceeding.
  • Council Member Haven-O'Donnell supported pausing the downtown plan until February 2026 to allow broader engagement, framing the delay as a matter of public trust and stakeholder inclusion.
  • The Council voted 6–1 to adopt the Carrboro Downtown Area Plan, with Mayor Foushee announcing the result and thanking staff, consultants, and the community for their engagement.
  • The Council unanimously approved Attachment A to grant a voluntary annexation request for a property contiguous to town limits associated with the Jade Creek development.
  • Executive Director Taylor reported a 7% rate increase effective in October, projected additional increases tied to capital projects, and noted a rate study launched in September to evaluate equitable customer charges.
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