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Jon Mitchell
NONPARTISAN
Jon Mitchell is running for Chapel Hill Town Council Member.
Jon Mitchell has withdrawn from this election. They may still appear on the ballot.
Personal background
Jon Mitchell has lived in Chapel Hill for over a decade. He has served as chair and vice-chair of the Chapel Hill Planning Commission. He is also a board member of Shift Chapel Hill-Carrboro, which advocates for safe and convenient active transit options. He and his wife have been Chapel Hill residents for 10 years. They have two childen.
Professional background
Jon is a lawyer specializing in financial regulation. He works as a freelance regulatory lawyer, advising banks on compliance. He previously worked as a federal banking regulator at the U.S. Treasury Department.
Political background
Jon previously ran for Chapel Hill Town Council in 2023 but did not win.
Economy
Believes in broadening the commercial tax base, prioritizing spending, and reducing expenses.
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Public Services
Supports identifying and preserving the town's highest value natural areas.
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Public Safety
Supports expediting plans to clean up coal ash on the police station site to prevent further contamination and convert the site for safer use, such as paved recreation courts.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Supports improving quality bus service and addressing the "last mile" problem through enhanced bike infrastructure.
Believes the town's stormwater policies and infrastructure need improvement, saying the new "100-year flood" standard for development may already be outdated and urging prioritization of stormwater remediation projects.
Supports expanding the town's greenway network.
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