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Chapel Hill: Passing the Budget and Preparing for Summer

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 10, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell after a busy town council meeting the previous night. She brings details on the approved budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which sees a slight uptick in town property tax rate. Plus: with as much agenda items left for the town council, elected officials may need additional meetings before a summer break.

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Orange County: Deciding the Budget, Durham Tech and Dorosin’s Departure

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 9, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring highlights from the board’s budget work session Tuesday night. Price describes a big decision by the commissioners on a Durham Tech expansion, as well as other needs around the county that will be funded next fiscal year. Plus: she shares thoughts on Commissioner Mark Dorosin’s upcoming departure from the board.

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Hillsborough: Participating in the Comprehensive Sustainability Plan

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 8, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

With Mayor Jenn Weaver of this week, Stephanie Trueblood of the Town of Hillsborough joins 97.9 the Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the early stages of the town’s Comprehensive Sustainability Plan.

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Carrboro: Gun Violence Awareness, Budget Discussions and…Popsicles?

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 4, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in studio to help wrap up the week and bring updates from this week’s town council meeting. Lavelle shares takeaways from Tuesday’s budget presentation, as well as details on a deal for more parking and a proclamation recognizing Gun Violence Awareness Day.

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Chapel Hill: East Rosemary Redevelopment, 828 MLK and Pandemic Recovery

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 3, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Dwight Bassett, the Director of Economic Development for the Town of Chapel Hill, fills in for Mayor Pam Hemminger this week. Bassett speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about several ongoing and proposed projects, including the new East Rosemary Street parking deck, redevelopment at the police station and a proposed downtown hotel.

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Orange County: Juneteenth, the Veterans Memorial and Buckhorn Area Study

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 2, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss her Memorial Day weekend and the county board meeting Tuesday night. She brings updates on some resolutions celebrating Juneteenth and the South Orange Rescue Squad, as well as more discussion on the Buckhorn Area Study,

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Hillsborough: Budget Discussions, Pride Flags and a New Logo!

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 1, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell following Memorial Day in our community. She shares how she and other Hillsborough residents honored the holiday before sharing some updates on what the town government is focused on heading into June. Plus: Pride flags are hanging in downtown for the first time and the town government recently refreshed its logo!

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Carrboro: Stepping Away as Mayor and Small Town Pride

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 28, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for the first time since announcing she will not run for re-election in the fall. She shares more about the decision, as well as goals she’s most proud of. Plus: Lavelle brings updates on the town’s budget and a new campaign between Carrboro and Chapel Hill around Pride Month.

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Chapel Hill: Flo Miller, Public Hearing for Aura and Memorial Day

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 27, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about updates from the Town Council meeting Wednesday night. Hemminger shares details on the public hearing for the Aura development, honoring a long-time public servant and overcoming a technical difficulty. Plus: she shares thoughts on Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle announcing she will not run for a fifth term.

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Orange County: Continuing the Fight for Racial Justice and Preparing for Memorial Day

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 26, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the recent topics surrounding the county government. Price shares her thoughts on Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle expecting to step away at the end of 2021, as well as how Orange County’s vaccination rates are continuing to rise. Plus: the county commissioner reflects on the conversations of racial justice in Orange County one year after the death of George Floyd.

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