Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 16th.  She discussed the North Carolina General Assembly moving forward with an abortion ban and what that means for individuals, and the state of North Carolina as a whole. She also discussed the upcoming budget work session, including a possible raise in water and sewer rates. She highlighted some projects she hopes to see completed this year, including a new skate park.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils.  You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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