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Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough: State of the Town, Public Safety, and More

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke to 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 25th. She discussed Monday evening’s State of the Town Address, in which she highlighted some of the town’s accomplishments, and previewed where they are going in the future with their sustainability plan and more. She discussed what was different about this State of the Town Address, and the importance having such addresses. She also discussed her participation in a recent public safety roundtable hosted by state Attorney General Josh Stein. 

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Carrboro: Mayor Damon Seils Discusses Not Running For Reelection

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 21st.  He discussed his thought process leading up to Wednesday afternoon’s announcement that he will not seek reelection this fall. He also discussed a proposed inter-government climate council in the county. He also discussed some upcoming community events, including a soil collection ceremony to honor the county’s victims of lynching.

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Chapel Hill: Fall Election Plans, Rezoning and Housing, and More

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 20th.  She discussed the news that Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils will not seek reelection. She also discussed her own thought process leading up to her decision to run or not run this fall. She also gave highlights of Wednesday night’s Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, in which there was a public hearing on the Complete Communities and Shaping Our Future initiatives, and previewed some upcoming events around town. 

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Orange County: Public Safety Roundtable, Opioid Funds, Library Task Force

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 19th.  She discussed her attendance at a public safety roundtable with Attorney General Josh Stein. She also discussed the county’s approach to using opioid settlement funds, findings from the Library Task Force, and more.

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Hillsborough: Transportation Future Act, Comprehensive Sustainability, and More

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 18th. She discussed her participation in the press conference announcing the Transportation Future Act and what the Act aims to do.  She also discussed the town’s Comprehensive Sustainability Plan and the public comment period concluding with a public hearing coming up later this week. She also previewed next week’s State of the Town address, and more.

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Carrboro: Open Streets, 203 S. Greensboro Update, and More

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 14th.  He gave an update on the 203 S. Greensboro Project, which is the future home of the Carrboro branch of the Orange County Library. He also discussed Carrboro’s upcoming open streets event, in which Weaver Street will be closed to car traffic. Also included are a discussion of food waste prevention awareness week, and explanation of a recent arrest in Carrboro. 

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Chapel Hill: Complete Communities, Bocce Derby, Suttons at 100

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 13th.  She discussed community events, including the the Bocce Derby, Sutton’s 100th birthday, and more. She also discussed the town council’s complete communities work session, where the council discussed recommendations for increasing density and affordability of housing in Chapel Hill. The council discussed allowing for more duplexes in future town development.  

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Orange County: 10 Year Capital Improvement Plan and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 12th. She discussed Tuesday’s board of commissioners meeting, in which they heard the 10-year capital needs plan for the county.

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Hillsborough: No Street Closure for Private Events, Upcoming Activities, and More

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 11th. She recapped a discussion at Monday’s Town Board of Commissioners meeting about potentially closing part of Eno Street in June for “Flush Fest,” an annual private fundraiser.  The board ultimately opted to not set the precedent of closing town streets for private events. She also discussed other items from the board of commissioners meeting, and some upcoming events in the town.

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Carrboro: Truth Plaque, Facility Naming, and Carrboro in Motion

Carrboro mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 7th. He discussed the latest Truth Plaque that the town will be putting up–a historical marker in front of the historic Strayhorn home in Carrboro.  He also talked about the council developing a policy for the naming of town facilities in anticipation of naming the 203 South Greensboro building when it is completed. He also explained the advantages of the Carrboro in Motion initiative, and more.

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