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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.

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Hillsborough: America 250 Preparation, Entering Budget Season and A Creek Workshop

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 25, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

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Carrboro: Drakeford Library Complex, Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety, Black History Month

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 21, 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 21, discussing town news and events. She talked about the delayed ribbon cutting for the Drakeford Library Complex, discussed how it will be fully opened starting Monday, and discussed how it will become part of the fabric of downtown. She also talked about the parking garage’s impact on downtown, and more. She also shared highlights of a recent presentation on cyclist and pedestrian safety, discussed Black History Month events, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Carolina North Arena, Snow Response, Hometown Heroes

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 21, 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, February 20, discussing town news and events. She discussed how the town did through Wednesday night’s snowstorm and how remote learning went in her house. She also talked about the potential for UNC building an athletic arena at the Carolina North campus sometime in the distant future. She discussed the 97.9 The Hill Hometown Heroes Luncheon, a benefit at The Story Venue for L.A. fire victims, and more.

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Hillsborough: Snow, Meeting With Orange County Commissioners, Diversion Facility

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 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, February 18, discussing town news and events. He discussed the snow forecast and how the town is preparing for the potential of inclement weather and the impacts that could have on the town. He also recapped a recent joint meeting with the Orange County Board of Commissioners, which covered a wide range of topics including the town’s limited water and sewer capacity, the future crisis diversion facility, the future trains station, and more.

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Carrboro: Drakeford Library Complex, NC Mayors Association, Land Use Ordinance Rewrite

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 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, February 14, discussing town news and events. She discussed a recent meeting of the North Carolina Mayor’s Association in Chapel Hill. She talked about the process the town is going through for their Land Use Ordinance rewrite, discussed at the most recent town council meeting. She discussed a recent tour of the Drakeford Library Complex, its upcoming opening ceremony, and more.

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