Huge Win Update + Save the Dates: Nov 9 Town Hall & Nov 16 BOC Vote!
First, a huge thank you to everyone who packed the room and spoke up. Because of your relentless advocacy, the Chatham County Planning Board voted 8–3 to recommend DENIAL of the active Fearrington Preserve double-density rezoning application!
👉 Read the Full October 6 Planning Board Meeting Recap Here
While this 8–3 vote sends a powerful signal, the final decision rests with the Chatham County Board of Commissioners on November 16th. Here is how we maintain our momentum over the next three weeks:
🚨 Key Upcoming Events & Action Items
1️⃣ Smart Chatham Town Hall on Fearrington Preserve
When: Monday, November 9, 2026
Where: Chatham Grove Elementary School
Special Guest: District 3 Commissioner Mike Roberson will be joining us to hear directly from District 3 residents.
Purpose: An informational community briefing to share application updates, answer your questions, and review our strategic push for the final BOC hearing.
2️⃣ Final Board of Commissioners Rezoning Vote (PACK THE AG CENTER!)
When: Monday, November 16, 2026
Where: Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (Pittsboro)
Our Goal: We need a massive turnout to show the Commissioners that Chatham residents stand for smart growth.
Strategic Public Comment: To ensure maximum impact and avoid repetitive points, we are strategically coordinating speaker topics. If you are interested in speaking during public comments, please reply directly to this email so we can coordinate!
3️⃣ LAUNCHED: Smart Chatham Smart Growth Hub & Working Group
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Smart Growth Solutions & Thought Leadership Hub: 👉 Explore Smart Growth Solutions Here
Explore essential readings, industry toolkits, and podcasts on sustainable land use. We are moving beyond reactive defense to proactively shaping Chatham’s future. Want to take a step further? Join our newly formed Policy & Planning Working Group via the link above!
Thank you for staying in the fight. Let’s finish what we started!
Best regards,
The Smart Chatham Team