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Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill: No Putt-Putt, Early Voting, Climate Goals

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 24. She discussed early voting in the community, including an early voting event she appeared at along with science advocate Bill Nye. She also talked about the Putt-Putt Fun Center that was proposed, but is no longer coming to Chapel Hill. She discussed the town’s progress toward climate goals, upcoming events, and more.

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Orange County: Early Voting, First Responders in Western NC, Drakeford Library Complex

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 23. She discussed early voting in Orange Count so far, including her voting experience, and parking tips for Chapel of the Cross. She also discussed area first responders and support personnel helping in Western North Carolina with hurricane recovery. She talked about the Orange County Skills Center’s upcoming move to the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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Hillsborough: Early Voting, Trunk or Treat, Mayor’s House Haunted?

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 22. He discussed early voting in northern Orange County, including wait times at Orange Works and Effland-Cheeks Community Center. He also previewed some upcoming Halloween events around town, including a Trunk or Treat event hosted by the Hillsborough Police. He also discussed the history of his home in historic downtown Hillsborough, and why some people think it is haunted.

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Carrboro: Drakeford Library Complex, Downtown Area Plan, Early Voting

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 18. She discussed the Town Council voting to approve naming the 203 S. Greensboro Project The Drakeford Library Complex, after late Carrboro Mayor Bob Drakeford. She also discussed an upcoming community feedback session for the Downtown Area Plan. She talked about voting early on the second day of early voting in North Carolina. She also previewed the West End Poetry Festival and more.

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Chapel Hill: Early Voting Starts, Town Bonds, Affordable Housing Project

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 17. She discussed the first day of early voting in Orange County, as well as the importance of the bond referendums found on the back of the ballot. She discussed an upcoming information session on a proposed affordable housing development on MLK Boulevard just north of Town Hall. She discussed other upcoming community events, activities, and more.

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Orange County: Durham Tech Expansion, Short Range Transit, Early Voting

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 16. She discussed the decision to expand Durham Tech’s Orange County campus, the results of community feedback on short-range transit, the start of early voting, and more.

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Carrboro: Council Preview, Roll and Stroll to School, West End Poetry

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 11. She previewed next week’s Carrboro Town Council meeting, which will include the naming of the 203 S. Greensboro Project, and more. She also talked about a roll and stroll to school event she took part in earlier in the week. She previewed upcoming community events, including the West End Poetry Festival, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Greene Tract, Inclusive Playgrounds, Lead Clean-up

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 10. She discussed the town council’s recent meeting, in which they discussed the next steps for the Greene Tract in northern Chapel Hill. She discussed where that conversation currently stands, as well as what is expected in the next year. She also discussed the addition of inclusive playground equipment at several of the town’s playgrounds, and the next steps on a section of Community Center Park that was found to have lead contamination. She also discussed how Chapel Hill continues to aid in the recovery efforts in western North Carolina.

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Orange County: Chief’s Association, Helene Response, Capital Funding

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 9. She discussed the recent meeting of the Orange County Commissioners, which included an update from the local fire Chiefs, capitol funding, and appointments to boards. She also discussed how the county is pitching in on Helene response and more.

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