Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson says she is not big on setting New Year's resolutions for herself – but there is plenty that comes to mind for town government goals and what her aspirations are for this new calendar year. The Town of Chapel Hill has several ongoing projects and planning initiatives it aims to advance in 2025. For Anderson, progressing those and keeping residents informed is critical. But she told 97.9 The Hill her thinking starts with what can be done to harness people's passion on the local scale when so much focus will be national this month. As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for a second term – foreshadowing more upheaval and unconventional governing from the executive branch – Anderson said she wants to find ways Chapel Hill can help its residents ride out any chaos and get more involved in their community. Anderson said the town will look to make a critical hire to prevent their own long-term upheaval: a new town manager. Chris Blue, who served in the rol...