Karen Stegman Not Seeking Re-Election, Will Leave Chapel Hill Council After 2 Terms [View all]
One of the longest-tenured members of the Chapel Hill Town Council will not be seeking a third term this fall.
Karen Stegman shared in her newsletter Monday morning she is planning to finish her town council term in December, but will not file to run for re-election this summer.
“This decision comes after deep reflection and with immense gratitude for the opportunity to serve the community that has shaped me. Born and raised in Chapel Hill, I have been honored to contribute to our town’s growth, sustainability, equity, and resilience.”
Having first been elected in 2017, the UNC graduate and business development professional helped lead the town through several significant changes in recent years. With affordable housing as a lynchpin of each of her campaigns, Stegman voted to help fund more than 1,400 new units across her eight years — including 168 units at town-owned land off Legion Road in 2022. She also was among councils saw two bonds passed by the public to contribute $25 million to affordable housing efforts, approved a five-year strategy for building and preserving affordable homes, and helped establish an affordable housing fund with UNC Health to create new units.
https://chapelboro.com/local-election-coverage/karen-stegman-not-seeking-re-election-will-leave-chapel-hill-council-after-2-terms
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