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Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill: Legion Road Timeline, Multi-Modal Upgrades, Rosemary Street Closure

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 19, discussing town news and events. She touched on the proposed timeline for the affordable housing project at the legion road property. She also talked about some upcoming progress toward extending some multi-modal paths. She discussed the Rosemary Street closure and the impacts on local businesses, talked about early voting, and more.

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Orange County: Transit Work Programs, Tax Administrator Hire, Early Voting

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 18, discussing county news and events. She talked about the recent meeting of the county commissioners, which included reports on transit work programs, Orange County Animal Services, the Longtime Homeowner Assistance Program, and more. She also talked about the process for hiring a new Tax Administrator, the early voting period continuing, and more.

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Hillsborough: Commissioners Meeting, Federal Funding, Upcoming Events

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 17, discussing town news and events. He previewed upcoming meetings of the board of commissioners. He also discussed a large federal grant to help fund a water infrastructure project, looked to some upcoming events, and more.

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Chapel Hill: LUMO Update, Federal Funding for Projects, Financial Report

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 12, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent town council meeting, which included a presentation on the town’s financial report, and an update in the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite. She outlined some recent federal funding secured for some major projects for the town, and more.

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Orange County: Advisory Board Presentations, Early Voting, Black History Month

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 11, discussing county news and events. She recapped the most recent work session for the board of commissioners, which saw presentations from numerous county advisory boards and commissions. She also talked about early voting, which begins on Thursday, with several locations in Orange County. She encouraged residents to attend Black History Month events and more.

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Carrboro: Comprehensive Plan, Black History, Refreshed Website

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, February 6, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent meeting of the town council, which saw an update on the town’s comprehensive plan. She also talked about the council directing town staff to see if there are more support options for unhoused residents. She discussed some of the town’s numerous Black History Month events, talked about the recently refreshed town website, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Weather Response, UNC vs. Duke, Rosemary Closure

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 5, discussing town news and events. She talked about the response and ongoing impacts of our recent rounds of winter weather. She also talked about the upcoming UNC vs. Duke basketball game which takes place in Chapel Hill on Saturday, February eighth. She discussed an upcoming OWASA closure to Rosemary Street, and more.

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Orange County: Snow Response, Interlocal Agreements, Primary Election Season

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 4, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent snow and cold weather events and the county’s response to those events. She also talked about a pair of interlocal agreements discussed at the most recent meeting of the commissioners dealing with school projects, and tax collection. She also previewed the early voting period, which begins next week, and more.

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Carrboro: Storm Response, Carrboro Works, Weaver Street Reimagined

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 30, discussing town news and events. She talked about the previous weekend’s winter storm, the upcoming weekend’s winter storm, and Carrboro Works superior performance through the storm in spite of still not having a home after this summer’s flooding. She also discussed a proposed upcoming pilot to “Reimagining East Weaver Street,” which would see the block closed to vehicle traffic on weekends for a six month period, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Winter Weather, Minneapolis Response, CH Transit Feedack

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 29, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent winter weather’s impacts on the town and the school schedule. She also responded to recent events in Minneapolis involving the killing of protesters by ICE agents. She talked about some upcoming event and opportunities in the community including Chapel Hill Transit seeking feedback for their next 10-year plan, and more.

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