TO THE EDITOR:
My name is Penny Rich, and I am currently one of your Orange County Commissioners.
I am reaching out to the UNC community to ask for your vote in the Orange County Commissioners’ race, in District 1. As a mother of two college students, I care about your perspectives, and I am listening to your concerns.
I hear you when you say that you want to make sure that businesses started by students can stay in Chapel Hill.
In my time as a county commissioner, I have supported economic development, particularly small businesses and living wage employers.
I hear you when you say you need to get around town easily without a car. I have worked to expand our public transportation system to give people more options.
I hear you when you express concern about the direction our state legislature is taking our great state.
The Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution supporting the expansion of Medicaid.
We’ve worked to support our public schools amidst the disappointing budget cuts coming from the state. I am seeking re-election because I want to continue to push for these ideals and create new opportunities for all residents of Orange County, including you.