Jamezetta Bedford

Orange County: The Future of The Greene Tract, Capital Needs Plan, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 10. She discussed this week’s work session, which focused on the county’s 10 Year Capital Improvement Plan. She also talked about an upcoming meeting with the mayors of Chapel Hill and Carrboro to discuss the future of the Greene Tract, and upcoming public input sessions about the development of the property. She also discussed upcoming events in the community and more.

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Orange County: School Bond Referendum, Staff Benefits, 10 Year Capital Plan

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 3. She discussed the business from active county commissioners meeting on Tuesday night. Included in that discussion is a vote on a school bond referendum for November’s ballot. They also heard recommendations for staff benefits including health insurance. They heard a presentation from County Manager Bonnie Hammersley on the 10 year capital plan. She also previewed upcoming events in the Orange County community, and more.

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Orange County: Transit Survey, New Recycling Site, 203 Greensboro Update

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 27. She discussed an ongoing transit survey, which will be wrapping up at the end of the month. She also discussed the new 24-hour recycling drop-off site located at the Jones Ferry Road Park and Ride. She also gave an update on the 203 S. Greensboro project in downtown Carrboro, discussed upcoming events, and more.

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Orange County: Milhouse Road Development, Legislative Breakfast, Animal Services

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 20. She discussed the commissioners thoughts on a development near Milhouse Road, got an update from an Eno River conservation group, and more. She also previewed the commissioners upcoming legislative breakfast with state lawmakers, and looked ahead to some upcoming events in the community, including “Creek Week,” and more.

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Orange County: Emergency Services Awards, Advisory Board Updates, Runoff Election in May

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 13. She discussed the Orange County Emergency Services Awards and promotions from Wednesday morning. She also discussed the board of commissioners most recent meeting, where there heard updates from several advisory boards and commissions. She also gave an update on the Lumos broadband Internet rollout, the budget for the upcoming runoff election for Orange County School Board, and more.

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Orange County: Election Reaction, Commissioners Meeting Preview, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 6. She discussed the results of Tuesday night’s primary election in North Carolina and Orange County, including the race for a seat on the Orange County Board of Commissioners. She also talked about the race for Orange County Schools Board of Education, and reacted to some of the state results. She previewed the upcoming commissioners meeting, where the commissioners will consider the WASMPAA agreement as Chapel Hill looks to extend water and sewer service south to the Chatham County Line. She also discussed upcoming community events and more.

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