Shaping the Future of Affordable Housing

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, and early voting begins Thursday, October 16! You can prepare now to make your vote count for our community. The decisions made in local elections directly impact housing affordability in Orange County. To help voters make informed choices, the Orange County Affordable Housing Coalition (OCAHC) has compiled several election resources focused on housing issues. IFC is one of the Coalition’s nine partner organizations.

Important Election Information
Plan to vote early? Voters can request their absentee ballots now, and early voting will run from October 16 through November 1. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, and you can review your sample ballot and find your designated polling place in advance. See below for resources from the Coalition about the candidates.

Candidate Guide
In August, the Coalition distributed a questionnaire to all candidates running for elected office in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough. Read the full guide to learn where the candidates stand on various topics related to affordable housing.

Candidate Forums
In September, the Coalition, in partnership with NEXT, hosted candidate forums to provide voters with the opportunity to hear directly from local candidates on issues critical to our community, including housing access and affordability, homelessness, and how our towns can respond to reductions in federal and state funding. Watch the recordings from the Chapel Hill and Carrboro forums.

By staying informed and voting, we all play a role in shaping the future of affordable housing in our towns. Check out the guides, watch the forums, and help make housing a priority in local leadership.