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Carrboro: 4th Amendment Proclamation, Honorary Strayhorn Drive, Weekend Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 30, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 30, discussing town news and events. She talked about the town council’s decision to pass a proclamation declaring themselves a 4th Amendment workplace, citing the constitutional guarantee against unreasonable search and seizure. She also discussed the honorary designation of Strayhorn Drive to recognize one of Carrboro’s original black families. She also previewed upcoming weekend events and more.

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Chapel Hill: LUMO, Historic Town Hall, Natural Areas Model

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 29, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 29, discussing town news and events. She discussed the latest on the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite. She also discussed a new tool for identifying natural areas in the community. She talked about the Cupola coming down from Historic Town Hall for safety reasons, and more.

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Hillsborough: Honoring Horace Johnson, Budget Work Session, Last Friday Art Walk

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 28, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 28, discussing town news and events. After a rare Tuesday Commissioners’ meeting due to the Monday Holiday, Mayor Bell discussed a proclamation honoring recently passed former mayor Horace Johnson ahead of his funeral Saturday. He also discussed the board’s recent budget work session, including the timeline for the budget’s likely passage. He discussed some opportunities to give feedback on the town’s parking study, the upcoming Last Friday Art Walk, and more.

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Carrboro: Park Improvements, Budget Public Hearing, Downtown Area Plan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 23, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 23, discussing town news and events. She discussed a couple of ribbon cuttings for park improvements, including new inclusive playground equipment at Baldwin Park. She discussed feedback received from the community at the Town Council’s recent public hearing; the next steps on the Downtown Area Plan, and more. She also discussed upcoming community events including the Freight Train Blues Series.

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Chapel Hill: Honoring Bill Massengale, Budget Updates, Greene Tract

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 22, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 23, discussing town news and events. She talked about a proclamation honoring Bill Massengale, gave an update on the town’s budget conversation including feedback and timeline. She also gave an update on the Greene Tract, discussing the next steps as the town partners with Carrboro and Orange County to eventually develop the area into a large park and housing. She discussed some upcoming weekend events and more.

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Orange County: Budget Updates, Revaluation, Farmland for TABLE

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 21, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 21. She discussed the latest on the county’s budget, as that process continues with community feedback and board input. She also further discussed the results of the recent property revaluation and its impact on historically black communities. She talked about the county leasing land for TABLE to farm, and more.

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Hillsborough: Budget Highlights and Timeline, Remembering Horace Johnson

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 20, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 20, discussing town news and events. He discussed Town Manager Eric Peterson’s budget proposal for the next fiscal year, which the board received in the middle of last week. He discussed the key takeaways, including a tax hike, and talked about the timeline for a vote. He also remembered former Mayor Horace Johnson, who was the town’s first Black mayor, and served for decades in local government, and more.

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Carrboro: Freight Train Blues Begins, Different Takes on Downtown Area Plan, and ‘Move With The Mayor’

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 16, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Friday, May 16.

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Chapel Hill: More Budget Updates, Parks Master Plan, Town Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 15, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 15, discussing town news and events. She talked about the latest budget conversations for the council, including what trade-offs might have to be made, and how to keep town staff compensation competitive within the region. She also talked about the Parks Master Plan and upcoming opportunities for community feedback. She also talked about upcoming town events and more.

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Orange County: Budget Public Hearing, Upcoming Budget Work Session

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 14, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 15, discussing town news and events. She reviewed the latest on the county budget, including highlight’s from the budget public hearing the commissioners held on Tuesday night. She also previewed an upcoming budget work session on Thursday night. She also previewed some upcoming weekend events, including the Pauli Murray Awards and more.

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