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Orange County: Land Use Plans, Soccer Complex, Revenue-Neutral Tax Rate

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 9, 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 9, discussing county news and events. She talked about the commissioners Land Use Plan, which they will continue discussion of in September. She also talked about a 34 acre soccer complex in western Orange County and how that fits into the budget going forward. She talked about the county’s recent property revaluation, revealing the revenue-neutral tax rate for the county, and more.

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Hillsborough: Dog Costume Contest and Easter Egg Hunt, Climate Challenge, River Hazard Mitigation

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 8, 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, April 8. He previewed a Hillsborough Police event coming up at Gold Park this weekend that will include an easter egg hunt and a dog costume contest. He also discussed several of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge Events coming up this week. He talked about a virtual public meeting on mitigating hazards in the Haw and Eno rivers, previewed the next board of commissioners meeting, and more.

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Carrboro: Inclusive Engagement, Affordable Housing and A Walkable Weaver Street Event

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 4, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 4.

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Chapel Hill: Amy Ryan on Town Budget Discussions, New Playground Equipment, and A E-Bike Library

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 3, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Temp Amy Ryan joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell in studio on Thursday, April 3.

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Orange County: Transportation Priorities, Capital Improvement 10 Year Plan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 2, 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 2, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent meeting of the county board of commissioners, which included decisions about transportation priorities for the county, a presentation on the county’s 10-year Capital Improvement Plan, and more.

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Hillsborough: Climate Challenge Continues, 250th Celebration, Water Infrastructure

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 1, 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, April 1. He discussed the ongoing Hillsborough Climate Challenge which continues through Earth Day on April 22. He discussed upcoming events in the Climate Challenge, and the broader intent of the program. He also updated a pump station replacement project, discussed the timeline for the town’s participation in the America 250 Celebration coming up next year, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Budget Preview, Legion Road Property, Homestead Aquatic Center

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 27, 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, March 27, discussing town news and events. She discussed a preview of the town’s budget from the town manager as budget talk picks up this spring. She also gave an update on the town-owned Legion Road property, as the next steps involve draining the pond on the property in advance of the creation of a wetland on the site. She also discussed the reopening of the Homestead Aquatic Center, and more.

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Hillsborough: Duane Hampton Day, Property Revaluation, Return of Climate Challenge

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 25, 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, March 25, discussing town news and events. He talked about the proclamation of Duane Hampton Day on March 24. He also discussed a presentation on the upcoming Orange County property revaluation. He discussed the upcoming Hillsborough Climate Challenge returning to the community in April, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Website Controversy, Brownfields Agreement, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 20, 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, March 20. She discussed a recent controversy around the town’s website, in which several pages celebrating the town’s LGBTQ+ history were archived. She also talked about the recent authorization of a Brownfields agreement on what needs to happen at the 828 MLK Jr. Boulevard site. She discussed upcoming town events, including creek week and more.

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Orange County: Property Revaluation, Future of Medicaid Expansion, Drakeford Library Opening

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 19, 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, March 19. She discussed the recent meeting of the Orange County Commissioners, which included a report on Medicaid expansion in Orange County, an update from OWASA, a proclamation for child abuse prevention month, and more. She also talked about the ongoing property revaluation which had notices sent out to property owners this week, the ribbon-cutting for the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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