Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, November 10. She shares the local reaction of Orange County children and families who are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, as well as updates from recent open houses about the Greene Tract land. Plus: details on some upcoming Board of Commissioners meetings and Veterans Day events.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, November 17. She brings updates from Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting, which include a Greene Tract resolution, updates to the Orange County Public Library and more.
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Orange County: Greene Tract Discussions, Vaccine Efforts and Veterans Day
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, November 10. She shares the local reaction of Orange County children and families who are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, as well as updates from recent open houses about the Greene Tract land. Plus: details on some upcoming Board of Commissioners meetings and Veterans Day events.
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