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Chapel Hill: Budget Passes, New Highway Proposed at Eastowne, and More

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

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 8th. She discussed details from the town’s newly passed budget, including a tax increase. She also discussed some development projects around town. She also expressed concern about a North Carolina Department of Transportation Plan to add a new road parallel to 15-501 that would connect Eastowne Drive and New Hope Commons.

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Orange County: Budget Amendments and Partnership to End Homelessness

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

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke to 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 7th. She discussed some of the proposed amendments to the Orange County budget, and the Commissioners meeting again on Thursday night to further discuss amendments. She also discussed a memorandum of understanding to help fund the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness.

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Carrboro: Pride Month, Mayor Candidate, Weekend Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 2, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 2nd. He discussed the importance of local governments recognizing Pride Month. He also discussed many of the community Pride events coming up in Carrboro and Carrboro. He also discussed councilmember Barbara Foushee’s announcement that she will run to be Carrboro’s next mayor. He finished with some discussion of soccer in Chapel Hill and Carrboro.

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Orange County: Budget Amendments, Rezoning at Lawrence Road and UPROAR Artists

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 31, 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, May 31st. She discussed some proposed amendments to the county budget, as well as a public budget presentation coming up on Thursday. She also discussed a proposal to rezone 84 acres near Lawrence Road and US70 for a prep school and some athletic facilities. They concluded by talking about the upcoming UPROAR arts festival coming to Orange County in July.

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Hillsborough: Memorial Day, Flush Fest, Skate Park

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

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 30th. She discussed Memorial Day activities including the county’s service at the Seymour Center. She also discussed this weekend’s upcoming Flush-Fest, a private fundraiser for better sanitation in South America. She also shared the latest on the Town’s plans to build a pocket skate park sometime during 2024. She also previewed a multi-modal transportation corridor study in Hillsborough.

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Carrboro: Housing Development at South Green, Anticipating Budget, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 26, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 26th. He discussed what he anticipates from the budget proposal coming in a couple of weeks. He also shared the latest on a development at South Green, and another proposed development north of Calvander. He also discussed some upcoming events in the community, including Friday night’s Freight Train Blues Music Series at the Carrboro Town Commons, and some Memorial Day events in the Carrboro area.

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Chapel Hill: Budget, Tax Increase, Residential Zoning, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 26, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 26th. She discussed the latest on the town’s proposed budget, which includes an almost 10% increase in the town’s property tax rate. She also shared the latest on discussions to allow more density in some neighborhoods, and the latest from UNC Health on their Eastowne development. She also mentioned upcoming weekend events, including government offices being closed for the Memorial Day Holiday.

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Orange County: Budget Updates, Blackwood Farm Park, New Fire Station

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 24, 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, May 24th. She discussed the latest budget work session and some minor amendments that may be made to the budget as it works toward approval. She also gave an update on meeting with some county departments, including the decision to eliminate the county’s pet registration fee. She also discussed the reopening of Blackwood Farm Park in Orange County, and previewed the opening of a new Fire and EMS station in Hillsborough.

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Carrboro: Reproductive Health and The Future of Parking

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 19, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Pro Temp Susan Romaine speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 19.

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Orange County: Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 17, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 17th. She discussed the board’s decision to hire a consultant to help update the county’s comprehensive plan. Included will be an update of the climate action plan and a greater focus on minority neighborhoods. She also discussed area high school robotics teams that recently competed at state and national competitions. She also discussed the UPROAR Arts festival coming to Orange County in July. Finally, the board approved three new cites to be designated as historic.

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