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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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Hillsborough: Budget Updates, Federal Funding Cuts, Storm Damage

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 13, 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 13, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, which saw a preview of the Budget proposal for next year, with hopes of the full document being available later in the week. He also talked about storm damage in Hillsborough, as overnight weather caused some downed trees in town, and more.

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Carrboro: Barbara Foushee on Running for Reelection, Initial Look at Budget

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 9, 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 9, discussing town news and events. She discussed her announcement this week that she will be seeking a second term as mayor, and how she arrived at that decision. She also discussed the first look at Town Manager Patrice Toney’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. She discussed major takeaways from the budget, the use of the fund balance, the challenges presented by the current economic landscape, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Re-election Run, Budget, Trip To Washington

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 8, 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 8. She announced her campaign for re-election for another two years as Mayor. She also shared details of a recent visit to Washington, D.C. to advocate for federal transportation funding, particularly for the Bus Rapid Transit line the town hopes to have on MLK Blvd. She discussed the budget proposal from town manager Mary Jane Nirdlinger, including the next steps and timeline for community feedback. She also discussed upcoming town events and more.

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Orange County: Jamezetta Bedford Discusses Proposed County Budget

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 7, 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 7, discussing county news and events. She discussed County Manager Travis Myren’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year, including the latest on the revenue neutral tax rate, and more.

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Hillsborough: Graffiti Art at Cate’s Creek, Orange Grove Road Closed, Meeting Preview

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 6, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bells spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 6, discussing town news and events. He talked about a traffic accident from earlier in the afternoon that has closed parts of I-85 and Orange Grove Road, and diverted traffic downtown. He talked about the opening of a Graffiti Art park at Cate’s Creek park near the skate spot. He also previewed next week’s Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting, which will continue budget talks, and more.

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Carrboro: Mental Health Mondays, Carrboro Day, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 2, 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 2, discussing town news and events. She talked about an upcoming series of events the town is holding for Mental Health Awareness Month called Mental Health Mondays. She also talked about Carrboro Police’s Diversion Social Worker Monrita Hughes and the works she does. She previewed this weekend’s Carrboro Day festivities, looked ahead to other Carrboro events coming up in the summer festival season, and more.

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Chapel Hill: E-Bike Library, Budget Update, Summer in Chapel Hill

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 1, 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 1, discussing town news and events. They discussed Chapel Hill’s new e-bike library. She also gave an update on the budget process, with a draft due from the interim county manager in the next few weeks. They also discussed summer in Chapel Hill, highlighting some of the upcoming events in the community, and more.

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Orange County: School Board Requests and Federal Funding Cuts

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 30, 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, April 30. She discussed the business of this week’s Board of Commissioners meeting, which also included the boards of education from Orange County School and Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. The school boards submitted budget requests for the upcoming year, and all three boards heard a presentation on the impact of federal spending cuts, and more.

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