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Chapel Hill: Budget Update, End of School Year, Chapel Hill Summer

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 9, 2024 | 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, May 9. She discussed the latest on the town budget, including the bond referendum that would fund new two new fire stations in the town. She also talked about the summer ahead for Chapel Hill as students at UNC wrap up the academic year. She also discussed “screen free week” at Estes Hills Elementary School, and more.

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Orange County: Proposed Budget Unveiled, Tax Increase, School Bond

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 8, 2024 | 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, May 8. She discussed the proposed budget for Orange County, which includes a tax increase of just under 3 cents. She also discussed public feedback on capital investments, approval of a multi-modal study for Rt. 70, and more. She also talked about upcoming community events.

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Hillsborough: Fiber Update, Downtown Businesses, Sportsplex

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 7, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 7. He gave an update on the ongoing projects to upgrade Internet access in Hillsborough, which has resulted in crews working throughout town. He also talked about the closing of Hot Tin Roof, sharing that there have been several applications for businesses to go into that space. He talked about the general health of downtown businesses, and more. He also talked about Orange County Sportsplex and more.

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Carrboro: Reaction to Protest and Response, and Upcoming Community Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 3, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 3. They discussed the protest events on campus and the subsequent response from UNC’s administration. She discussed the complexity of the issue in the community, and the implications for Carrboro and the rest of the community surrounding the university. She also discussed upcoming events in Carrboro, including Carrboro Day and more.

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Chapel Hill: Reaction to Campus Protest and University Response, Proposed Budget Unveiled, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 2, 2024 | 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, May 2. She gave her response to the events on campus this week that saw escalating protests and a police response resulting in 36 arrests. She also discussed the proposed town budget for the upcoming year, and what that budget means for the community. She also previewed upcoming community events, and more.

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Orange County: Land Use Update, Piedmont Food Processing Center, Hiring Freeze

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 1, 2024 | 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, May 1. She discussed some scenarios for the update of the county’s Land Use. She also discussed the history of the Piedmont Food Processing Center and what comes next for that facility. She also previewed the county budget, mentioned a hiring freeze put in place by the county and more. She also discussed a recent joint meeting with both county school boards, and more.

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Hillsborough: Oak Trees Removed Downtown, Occaneechee Speedway, Hillsborough Parks

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 30, 2024 | 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 30. He discussed the removal of a pair of large oak trees from downtown Hillsborough on Tuesday. He also discussed the Historic Occanneechee Raceway Trail, including its history and future as part of Eno River State Park. He also talked about other parks in the Hillsborough area and more. He discussed the upcoming reschedule of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge final celebration, which was rained out initially, and more.

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Carrboro: Land Use Ordinance Obstacles, Affordable Housing, Community Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 26, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 26. She discussed a recent project approved by the town council that required several amendments, and the process for addressing new projects in the context of the Land Use Ordinance. She also talked about some potential affordable housing projects. She discussed upcoming community events including the Northside Festival, the Community Dinner, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Moonchester, LUMO, Affordable Housing

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 25, 2024 | 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, April 25. She discussed a promotional video she filmed with Moonchester, the mascot for Manchester City in preparation for their upcoming friendly with Celtic FC at Kenan Stadium this summer. She also discussed Wednesday’s town council meeting, including an update on the rewrite of the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance, an update on some affordable housing projects, a preview of the Northside Festival, and more.

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Orange County: School Budgets, Opioid Settlement Meeting, Early Voting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 24, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange Count Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 24. She discussed an upcoming joint meeting among the County Commissioners and the Boards of Education for both Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools. They will be discussing upcoming budget needs for the school districts and a possible bond referendum to help fund those needs. She also previewed an upcoming community meeting on the use of Opioid Settlement funds, discussed early voting in Orange County, and more.

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