Jamezetta Bedford

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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Orange County: Countywide Strategic Plan, Priorities for General Assembly, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 21. She discussed the adoption of a county-wide Strategic Plan. She talked about the process of adopting the plan, how that is likely to impact county business going forward, and more. She also discussed the commissioners priority for the General Assembly during the upcoming short session, including the Medicaid expansion finally being taken off of that list. She also talked about Black History Month activities in the county, and more.

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Orange County: Early Voting, WASMPBA, Advisory Boards

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 14. She discussed early voting, which starts tomorrow in Orange County. She also talked about when the County Commissioners are likely to take up WASMPBA, several advisory boards and commissions giving updates at tomorrow’s commissioner’s meeting, how to volunteer for boards and commissions, and more.

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Orange County: The Greene Tract, Solid Waste Plan, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 7. She discussed the latest plan for the Greene Tract, a large, undeveloped section of land in northern Chapel Hill. She also discussed the next moves for Orange County’s Solid Waste master plan, and more.

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