Interested in hosting a candidate forum? Here’s what you need to know:

The Town of Chapel Hill allows nonprofit community organizations to host candidate forums at the Chapel Hill Public Library. Forums must be open to the public and accessible to all candidates. There is no charge to host a candidate forum.

Requirements

• Sponsorship and Eligibility: Forums must be organized by a nonprofit community organization (e.g., NAACP, League of Women Voters). All candidates for the office being discussed must be invited. Forums may be held for Mayor, Council, or other local elections.
• Location: Forums are held at the Chapel Hill Public Library.
• Hours: The library is open to the public from 10:00 am – 8:00 p.m. All forums must begin and conclude within library operating hours.

Reservations:

• Meeting rooms are available to the public starting 30 days in advance.
• Requests to reserve space more than 30 days in advance must be submitted to the Clerk’s Office

Facilities and Access:

• Technology support, including HDMI connections, is available.
• Free public parking is available in all library lots.
• The Library is served by CL Route, D Route, F Route, and GoTriangle Routes of Chapel Hill Transit.

How to Reserve

• Reserve Library Meeting Room Online
• Reserve more than 30 days in advance:
  • Email: clerk@townofchapelhill.com
  • Phone: 919-968-2757