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Orange County: Commissioner Work Session, Early Voting, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 13, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 13th. She discussed the latest on the county’s strategic plan and land use plan. She also talked about changes to voting for the upcoming November election. She talked about options for a viable voter I.D. She also discussed dates and locations for early voting in the county, and more.

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Hillsborough: HPD E-Bikes, US 70 Multi-Modal Study, Hog Day, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 12, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 12th. She discussed items from Monday night’s meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, including a discussion of system development fees. She also discussed the Hillsborough Police implementing the use of electronic bicycles, the latest on a multi-modal study of the US 70 corridor, and upcoming events in Hillsborough including Hog Day, and more.

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Carrboro: Upcoming Council Work, Bolin Creek Updates, Community Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 8, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 8th. He discussed agenda items for the upcoming return of weekly town council meetings. He also updated both the Bolin Creek bridge repair and the Bolin Creek community feedback efforts. He also previewed upcoming events in the community including the Second Fridays Art Walk, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Bus Stop Feedback, Affordable Living Development, Home Football Opener

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 7, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 7th. She discussed the town seeking feedback on bus stops for the upcoming Rapid Transit North South Line. She also talks about town preparation for the first home football game of the season coming up on Saturday. She also gave updates on several development projects, including the proposed Tanyard Branch project, and more.

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Orange County: Climate Action Plan, Emergency Preparedness, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 6, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 6th. She detailed the initial draft of the County’s Climate Action Plan. She also discussed September as Emergency Preparedness Month and more.

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Hillsborough: Churton Street Redesign, Transition to Fall, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 5, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 5th. She discussed community feedback on a proposed Churton Street redesign that NCDOT is planning for the next several years. She discussed how community members can provide feedback, and what the timeline is for the project. She also discussed the transition to back to school and fall in Hillsborough, and more.

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Carrboro: Shooting Reaction, Town Manager Update, Truth Plaque

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 1, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 1st. He discussed the tragic events on Monday at UNC, and the ensuing response and reaction by the community. He also gave us an update on both the Interim Town Manager, and the upcoming search for a long term replacement for departing manager Richard White. He also talked about this evening’s Truth Plaque dedication at the Strayhorn home on Jones Ferry Road.

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Chapel Hill: Response to Monday’s Tragedy, Election PACs in Chapel Hill, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 31, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 31st. She discussed the tragic events of Monday afternoon, including the shooting on campus and the ensuing lockdown that lasted over three hours. She discussed communication between the University and the Town during a crisis, and what lessons can be learned going forward. She also discussed a recent report from the Triangle Blog Blog that a handful of wealthy Chapel Hill residents plan on funneling unprecedented funds into the upcoming local elections.

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Orange County: Reaction to Monday’s Shooting, Preview of Board Meeting, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 30, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 30th. She discussed her reaction to Monday’s deadly shooting on UNC’s campus. She discussed the inclement weather coming our way from Hurricane Idalia. She also discussed the agenda for the board of commissioners return to regular meetings starting next week.

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Hillsborough: Response to Gun Violence, Town Board Meeting, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 29, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 29th. She discussed her response to the campus shooting at UNC yesterday, and continued gun violence. She also discussed the Town Board meeting from Monday night, the Solarize the Triangle initiative, and more.

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