This Chapel Hill News story about Carrboro Day shines a light on the real-world impact of Orange County’s oppressive taxing policies. Carrboro historian Richard Ellington describes what’s happening in the town as “gentrification.” How does this impact residents? Here’s what seniors Billy and Margaret Watts have to say about it: (emphasis is mine)
Billy and Margaret Watts, 77 and 80 respectively, have lived in Carrboro since being delivered by a Dr. Braxton Lloyd in a little house off Weaver Street. Brother and sister handed over their father’s numerous slides and photos to preserve the history of a town they love.
“It’s very worrisome what’s happening here in Carrboro with the real estate prices being forced so high,” said Billy Watts. “The taxation is killing us older residents, and it bothers me that not one person on the town board is from Carrboro.”
Meantime, Orange County Commission Chairman Barry Jacobs still isn’t satisfied with the county’s revenue options.
