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Jon Mitchell

Nov 6, 20231 min read

Tomorrow it's your turn

Election Day is tomorrow (Tuesday), from 6:30am to 7:30pm. I have no earthly idea of how this election will shake out, but...

Jon Mitchell

Oct 22, 20236 min read

How to get stuff done

This post provides a summation of my campaign. Please forward it to your contacts in Chapel Hill.

Jon Mitchell

Oct 5, 20237 min read

It's time to get serious about greenways

There's nothing like the relentless whooshing of 4,000 pound steel contraptions passing on my left as I make my way down South Estes...

Jon Mitchell

Sep 15, 20235 min read

This is a change election, but not necessarily in the way you think

This election is about whether to continue, and even accelerate, an internal reform process that's already begun.

Jon Mitchell

Sep 4, 20235 min read

Why I voted for two-family housing

In June 2023, the Town Council adopted an amendment to the Land Use Management Ordinance to permit modestly-sized two-family housing...

Jon Mitchell

Aug 26, 20237 min read

The primary issue in this election, and a note about civil discourse

Which single issue deserves the most emphasis in this election, and how do we shift our polarized discourse?

Jon Mitchell

Aug 17, 202311 min read

What's with all the massive new luxury apartment buildings?

This question is on many residents' minds. Has it all been thought through? The short answer is, well, trending toward yes.

Jon Mitchell

Jul 31, 20234 min read

Why you should care about the Complete Community framework

Answer: Because the alternative is car-oriented development, which almost nobody likes, even if they don't realize that's the reason. Let...

Jon Mitchell

Jul 20, 20232 min read

Announcing my candidacy for Town Council

Today I entered the race for Chapel Hill Town Council. The central issue in this election is the future shape of Chapel Hill's growth.