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Elected officials for Orange County — promises, tenure record, and accountability.

20 officials7 council

City council

Jean Hamilton

Chair

December 2, 2024 - December 4, 2028 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

173 meetings47 decisions

Amy Fowler

Vice-Chair, At-Large

December 2, 2024 - December 4, 2028 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

173 meetings47 decisions

Marilyn Carter

Commissioner, District 1

December 2, 2024 - December 4, 2028 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

173 meetings47 decisions

Phyllis Portie-Ascott

Commissioner, District 2

December 2, 2024 - December 4, 2028 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

173 meetings47 decisions

Sally Greene

Commissioner, At-Large

December 5, 2022 - December 7, 2026 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

173 meetings47 decisions

Earl McKee

Commissioner, District 2

December 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.

2 campaign promises173 meetings47 decisions

Rani Dasi

Commissioner, District 1

July 28, 2026 - December 7, 2026 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

52 meetings23 decisions

Former officials (3)

Jamezetta Bedford

Commissioner, District 1

Died 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.

113 meetings23 decisions3 news mentions

Anna Richards

Commissioner, District 1

Did 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.

Renée Price

Commissioner, District 2

Vacated 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.

1 news mentions

Boards & commissions

Beth 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.

1 campaign promise170 meetings46 decisions1 news mentions