Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, May 18. She shares highlights from Wednesday’s town council work session — which included discussions on how much to raise property taxes for residents amid a big need for funding. Plus, town council members heard the latest about the dam and pond on Chapel Hill’s Legion Road property, which Hemminger says is a critical step as it plans out a park and affordable housing at the site.

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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