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Orange County: Budget Decisions, State Impacts, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 13, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 14, discussing county news and events. She discussed Tuesday’s public hearing on the budget and the feedback the board received from the community. She also looked ahead to Thursday’s work session on public education, and more.

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Orange County Recommends Tax Increases for FY27 Budget; Chatham County Could Keep Rate Flat

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 7, 2026 | Local Government

Both Orange County and Chatham County revealed their budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year this week. Here are the highlights.

Orange County Hires Firm to Review Property Appraisal Practices Amid Tax Revaluation Reform

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 7, 2026 | Housing, Local Government

The Orange County Board of Commissioners approved the hire on Tuesday in the latest step to attempt reforming local appraisals and valuations.

Orange County: Details of the Budget Presentation and Tough Decisions to Make — (May 6, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 6, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, May 6.

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Orange County Commissioners Pass 1-Year Moratorium on Constructing Large-Scale Data Centers

Posted by Emma Cooke | Apr 29, 2026 | Environment, Local Government

Orange County recently approved a one-year moratorium on the construction of large-scale data...

Orange County Reports Rabies Incident Involving Raccoon in Hillsborough

Posted by Michael Koh | Apr 27, 2026 | Health, Safety

Orange County Animal Services has confirmed a positive rabies test from an incident involving a...

Orange County: Morinaga Expansion, Data Center Moratorium, Earth Day

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 22, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 22. She discussed attendance at the ribbon cutting for Morinaga’s Hi-Chew facility expansion, and what the continued development of that area means for the county. She also recapped the recent meeting of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, which saw a public hearing and vote on a moratorium on construction of large data-mining centers in Orange County. She also discussed county Earth Day activities at Blackwood Farm Park, and more.