City Officials
Elected officials for Orange County — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.
City Council
Jean Hamilton
ChairDecember 2, 2024 - December 4, 2028 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Amy Fowler
Vice-Chair, At-LargeDecember 2, 2024 - December 4, 2028 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Marilyn Carter
Commissioner, District 1December 2, 2024 - December 4, 2028 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Phyllis Portie-Ascott
Commissioner, District 2December 2, 2024 - December 4, 2028 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Sally Greene
Commissioner, At-LargeDecember 5, 2022 - December 7, 2026 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Earl McKee
Commissioner, District 2December 5, 2022 - December 7, 2026 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Earl McKee's campaign for the Orange County Board of County Commissioners centered on key infrastructure and community development issues, specifically highlighting the expansion of the local broadband program and addressing housing challenges.
Rani Dasi
Commissioner, District 1July 28, 2026 - December 7, 2026 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Former Officials (3)
Jamezetta Bedford
Commissioner, District 1Died June 21, 2026 (county press release, Google Group ocbocc); seat filled by Rani Dasi July 28, 2026. Start date not verified in sources checked. Source: chapelboro.com Bedford/McKee filing article.
Served until Jun 2026
Anna Richards
Commissioner, District 1Did not seek re-election; seat taken by Marilyn Carter sworn in Dec 2, 2024. Sources: chapelboro.com (2024 candidate coverage), orangecountync.gov/3572/Marilyn-Carter.
Served until Dec 2024
Renée Price
Commissioner, District 2Vacated when Renée Price won an NC House seat; successor Phyllis Portie-Ascott appointed Feb 7, 2023 (term through Nov 2024). Source: https://www.orangecountync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02072023-1704 ; chapelboro.com (Portie-Ascott appointment). Exact vacancy day unverified.
Served until Feb 2023
Boards & Commissions
Ana Garcia-Turner
Planning Board MemberChris Johnston
Planning Board MemberLamar Proctor
Planning Board MemberOthlone McCalla
Planning Board MemberStatler Gilfillen
Planning Board MemberVenkat Yendapalli
Planning Board MemberMeg Millard
Planning Board MemberCharity Kirk
Planning Board MemberWhitney Watson
Planning Board MemberBeth Bronson
Planning Board MemberBeth Bronson's campaign for the Orange County Board of County Commissioners centered around key local issues including taxes, spending, and sustainable development. Her platform focuses on managing growth responsibly while addressing fiscal responsibility in the district.