Carrboro Urges Governor to Push Duke Energy toward Renewable Power, Issues Proclamations for Creek Week, World Water Day, and Transgender Day of Visibility

The Carrboro Town Council urges the governor to push Duke Energy toward renewable power, celebrates Creek Week and Transgender Day of Visibility, and reviews years of racial equity work. The council also hears concerns over a community center rental dispute and highlights resident-led Green Neighborhood Grant projects tackling flooding and extreme heat. 24mins

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Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
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Carrboro Town Council Meeting - March 17, 2026
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In This Video
  • The Carrboro Town Council adopted a resolution urging North Carolina Governor Josh Stein to push Duke Energy away from fossil fuels and experimental nuclear expansion toward affordable, resilient renewable energy solutions.
  • The Mayor issued a proclamation naming the fourth week of March as Creek Week in Carrboro, highlighting local waterway stewardship events and presenting the proclamation to the Stormwater Advisory Commission Chair.
  • Council Member Fray read a proclamation establishing March 31, 2026 as Transgender Day of Visibility in Carrboro, encouraging community support for transgender residents and directing that the Transgender Pride flag be flown at Town Hall in observance.
  • During public comment, Carol Kelly, speaking on behalf of Triangle Country Dancers, appealed to the Council to honor rental agreements with the Carrboro Community Center and to resolve the dispute through direct dialogue to preserve the town’s longstanding relationship with the group.
  • Council Member Palmer reviewed key milestones in Carrboro’s racial equity work, highlighting regional collaborations, adopted plans and dashboards, and community partnerships that have made equity a foundation of town decision-making.
  • Chief Sustainability Officer Armbruster reported on the Green Neighborhood Grant program’s expanded outreach to low-income communities of color, highlighted increased applications and demand for funding, and shared examples of funded projects such as a flood‑mitigating rain garden and neighborhood tree planting that also engaged local youth.
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