Council Member· 2021–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Paris Miller-Foushee
Chapel Hill
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- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 2:46:44
- Avg per meeting
- 8:47
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- 2033
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Top issues during term (20)
Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) Comprehensive Update
More allowed housing units could mean more tax value per acre, but council members weighed stormwater costs for builders.
Historic District Property Reviews and Certificates of Appropriateness
Private investment by the property owner to improve energy efficiency.
Elliott Woods Redevelopment and Resident Displacement Concerns
Displaced families face unexpected hotel, food, and storage expenses not fully covered by management stipends.
Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) Updates and Commission Role
How the rewrite affects development costs, housing supply, and town revenue isn't yet known.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan & Facility Needs
Project implementation costs are rising, making prioritization and hybrid approaches critical for future budgeting.
Stormwater Management and Watershed Protection
Tightened stormwater rules add construction costs for larger projects; council members cited unknown per-home cost figures.
Homestead Gardens Affordable Housing Development
Involves town-owned land and affordable housing contracts.
Conditional Zoning for 1651 Old Lystra Road
Property development will affect local tax base and municipal service requirements.
Dimensional Variance for Accessory Dwelling Unit at 739 Gimghoul Road
Private investment in property improvements with no direct municipal expenditure.
Fire Station 4 Replacement and Affordable Housing at 101 Weaver Dairy Road Extension
Project funding will involve future capital approvals and low-income housing tax credits.
police department merger
Merging departments could save taxpayer money by cutting duplicate costs, but setting it up might be pricey.
Dimensional Variance Request for 219 Glenhill Lane
Private construction cost savings for the homeowners by avoiding extensive grading and retaining walls.
FY 2026-27 Town Budget Adoption
Total recommended budget is $169.7 million, representing a 3.4% increase with no property tax rate increase.
Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership MSD Performance
The partnership is funded in part through Municipal Services District (MSD) tax revenues entrusted by the town.
Eastgate Shopping Center Flood Mitigation
Property owners face extensive repair costs from recurring flood damage to private and public infrastructure.
Tree Protection Ordinance Enforcement Concerns
Property damage costs incurred by homeowners due to falling trees affected by root damage.
Gimghoul Castle Site Modifications
Private project investment.
Board of Adjustment Alternate Member Recommendation
None.
Section 106 Environmental and Transportation Reviews
132 S. Columbia Street DKE Fraternity Renovations
Private project funded by the Sigma Chi house corporation with no cost to taxpayers.
Decisions during term (254)
Recorded while Miller-Foushee was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution Naming Park at Legion Road in Honor of Howard and Lillian Lee
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Conditional Zoning Application for 1651 Old Lystra Road
Continue Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) Public Hearing to November 18, 2026
Miscellaneous Budget Ordinance Amendment for Various FY 2026-27 Fund Budgets.
September 23, and September 27 through 29, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Appointment to the Planning Commission
Approval of Draft October 6 Meeting Minutes
701 Martin Luther King Jr. Conditional Zoning Modification
742 Gimghoul Road Conditional Zoning Modification
306 W. Franklin Street Conditional Zoning
LUMO Update Recommendations
General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6) Closed Session
Consent Agenda Approval
Master Land Use Plan Modification for Meadowmont
Special Use Permit Modification for The Cedars of Chapel Hill - Corner Condo Addition
Conditional Zoning Application for 101 Weaver Dairy Road Extension
Closed Session under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6)
September 9, and 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Past Unapproved Minutes
Voting record (34)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
to continue the regular meeting to October 28.
to continue the council meeting as a work session on October 28, 2026.
General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6) Closed Session
to approve the Consent Agenda.
that the Council adopt R-5, adopting an out-of-town library fee for Orange County residents who live outside the Chapel Hill corporate limits.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Out-of-Town Library Fee for Orange County Residents
receive more information for the People's Channel
Motion to direct staff to explore funding for The People's Channel
Adoption of FY 2026-27 Budget Ordinance (O-1)
Conditional Zoning Modification for 11 White Oak Drive
adopt R-3, finding that the application for the modification is reasonable and consistent with the comprehensive plan
enact O-1, approving the application for modification
Adjourn Meeting
Drainage Easement Closure at 1301 Fordham Blvd
adopt R-5 to schedule a Public Hearing on April 29, 2026, for discussion of proposed Town Charter amendments
Resolution of Intent to Consider Town Council Size and Mayor's Term
Argued that reducing the council size fails tests of equity, representation, and democratic transparency, and would disproportionately harm diverse representation.