Photo by Amy Davis
Mayor Ben Piper, wife Barbie Piper and Attorney Todd Moore administering the oath of office.
Michael Faulkenberry turned in his resignation as the Chapel Hill Mayor on November 10, 2025, to focus on his family’s needs.
Appointment of Mayor
At the Chapel Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting on December 8, 2025, Alderman Joe Sedlak made the motion to appoint Alderman Ben Piper to the unexpired term of the Mayor that would run through August 2026. Alderman Hawken King seconded and upon roll call vote, all Aldermen were in favor. (Alderman Dale Brown, Alderman Jonathan Gilbert, Alderman Ben Piper, Alderman Joe Sedlak, Alderman Craig McPherson and Alderman Hawken King.) Oath was then administered by Attorney Todd Moore.
Appointment of Vice-Mayor
Alderman Jonathan Gilbert made the motion to appoint Alderman Joe Sedlak as Vice-Mayor. Alderman Hawken King seconded the motion and upon roll call vote, all Aldermen were in favor- (Alderman Dale Brown, Alderman Jonathan Gilbert, Alderman Joe Sedlak, Alderman Craig McPherson and Alderman Hawken King.)
Letters of Interest Being Accepted
Alderman vacancy; the board is accepting letters of interest. A qualified individual is needed to fill the vacant Alderman position. Contact Town Hall at 931-364-7632 or the Mayor or Aldermen currently serving the Board.