(415) 632-8225

esharp@townofchapelhill.org

Term of Service

2023-2027

Bio

Elizabeth Sharp was elected to Town Council in 2023.  She and her husband own several independent restaurants in Chapel Hill, and Elizabeth is motivated to bring her small business perspective to decisions about Chapel Hill’s future.  In addition to helping shepherd their current establishments from the concept stage to fully-realized, financially-viable, award-winning restaurants, Elizabeth has worked in marketing and development in several other industries, in addition to prior experience in restaurant management.  Elizabeth’s volunteer efforts have been concentrated on her three children’s educational institutions, where over the years she has aided in fundraising and served as PTA President and on the Northside School Improvement Team.  She holds a BA in English from the University of Virginia, an MA in English from Tulane University, and an AOS degree in Culinary Arts from the California Culinary Academy.

Elizabeth and her family returned to her husband’s home state of North Carolina in 2016, and have lived in Chapel Hill since then.  They enjoy living close to downtown and the University of North Carolina campus, and the proximity that gives them to the places that are such an integral part of their family history.  They are all fierce Tarheel fans. Elizabeth’s family is rounded out by two dogs, one bunny, and an indispensable tribe of Chapel Hill neighbors and friends.

Duties

The primary mission of the Mayor and Council, as the governing body of the Town is to adopt and provide for the execution of ordinances, rules and regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to protect health, life or property, or to promote the comfort, convenience, security, good order, better government, or the general welfare of the Town and its citizens.

The Mayor and eight Council Members constitute the governing body of the Town. In accordance with the Town’s Charter, the voters elect a Mayor every two years. Council Members are elected to four-year, staggered terms on an at-large basis. Town Council duties include:

• Amendment of previously adopted policies through changes in the Town Code of Ordinances and the Development Ordinance, and by revision of policies and documents.
• Appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces and committees.
• Appointment of the Town Manager and Town Attorney.
• Establishment of agreements with other governments.