Kate O'Brien lives in North Chatham. She attends Ephesus Elementary School in Chapel Hill.

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Kate O'Brien is a wife and mother. She received a law degree from North Carolina Central University.

Kate is a mental health and court counselor.

Kate O'Brien is currently a member of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners.

As of January 2, 2026, Kate O'Brien did not have a website or any information online.

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Believes in "public transit infrastructure and services for our older residents so that they can continue to live socially connected lives."

- Believes in "public transit infrastructure and services for our older residents so that they can continue to live socially connected lives."

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Wants to conserve the county’s “natural health and beauty.”

- Wants to conserve the county’s “natural health and beauty.”

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Kate O'Brien

As of January 2, 2026, Kate O'Brien’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Sheriff Biography

Michael R. (Mike) Roberson is married with two children.

Mike is the sheriff of Chatham County. He was previously part of the United States Army Reserve.

Michael R. (Mike) Roberson is the current Chatham County Sheriff. He was elected to that office and is serving through 2026. He announced he will not seek re-election as Sheriff and is instead running for Chatham County Board of Commissioners – District 3.

As of January 2, 2026, Michael R. (Mike) Roberson did not have a website or any information online.

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Michael R. (Mike) Roberson

As of January 2, 2026, Michael R. (Mike) Roberson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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