Conversations with the Mayors Podcast Archives - Page 14 of 121

Hillsborough: Creek Week, King’s Highway Park, Resurfacing Streets

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 18, 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 18, discussing town news and events. He talked about the town’s participation in the county-wide Creek Week celebration. He also talked about King’s Highway Park, which recently had an upgraded kayak launch installed after the previous one washed away in a flood last year. He also discussed some utility work going on around town, including several streets being resurfaced, Google Fiber installation continuing, and more.

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Carrboro: Congressional Cities Conference, Project Zero, Drakeford Grand Opening

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 14, 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, March 14 discussing town news and events. She discussed her trip to Washington, D.C. this week for the Congressional Cities Conference, including interfacing with both of North Carolina’s Senators and Carrboro’s representative in congress. She also talked about a recent open house for the town’s move toward a project zero pledge to end bicycle and pedestrian fatalities, discussed the upcoming grand opening ceremony for the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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Hillsborough: Speed Limit Change, Police Update, Creek Week

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 11, 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 11, discussing town news and events. He discussed a speed limit change for U.S. 70 in town. He also talked about an update from the police department that was shared with the town council. He discussed upcoming Creek Week activities, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Public Housing Update, Rail-Trail Feasibility, Summer Soccer

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 6, 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 6, discussing town news and events. She recapped Wednesday night’s Chapel Hill Town Council Meeting, which included an update on the town’s public housing, an update on outside agencies that receive town funding. She also discussed the recently announced soccer friendly coming to Chapel Hill this summer, as the Mexican National Team will face the Turkish National Team. She previewed other upcoming town events, and more.

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Orange County: Property Revaluation, Fiddlehead Corner, Drakeford Library Complex

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 5, 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 5, discussing county news and events. She talked about the upcoming meeting of the county commissioners, where they will further discuss property revaluation, finish a discussion of the Fiddlehead Corner that was suspended from their last meeting, and more. She discussed the rescheduled ribbon cutting for the Drakeford Library Complex, previewed upcoming county events, and more.

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Hillsborough: Police Chief Retires, Upcoming Commissioner’s Meeting, Community Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 4, 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 4, discussing town news and events. He discussed Hillsborough Police Chief Duane Hampton’s announcement that he will retire later this month. He discussed Hampton’s legacy in Hillsborough, including highlights of his 14 years as cheif. He also discussed the naming of an interim chief, and the process for finding a long-term replacement. He previewed the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting, and more.

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Carrboro: Drakeford Library Impact, Teen Center, Response to House Bills

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 28, 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, February 28, discussing town news and events. She talked about response so far to the Drakeford Library Complex after its first full week of being fully open. She also discussed a future teen center that is planned in the building. She talked about the town’s monitoring of bills at the General Assembly that would limit local governments in areas like DEI.

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Chapel Hill: Council Retreat, University Place, New Police Station

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 27, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 27. She discussed the Council’s recent retreat, and the agenda for their upcoming meeting. She also talked about the Chapel Hill Police Department’s upcoming move to Millhouse Road. She also discussed developments at University Place, and more.

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Orange County: Property Revaluation, Tax Hikes, Interlocal Agreements for Bond Money

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 26, 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, February 26. She discussed the recent commissioners meeting, which included a discussion of the upcoming property revaluation, which expects to show hefty hikes in property tax. She explained the process, what people can do if they think their revaluation is wrong, and more. She also discussed the process for oversight for the school bond money for building new facilities in both of the county’s school districts, and more.