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Orange County: Future Election Reform and Noise Ordinances Around Gunfire

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 6, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, October 6. She details the final reports shared from the BOCC Elections Advisory Group and shares the perspective of some District 2 voters upset with the current election system. Plus: Price previews an upcoming discussion on gunfire in residential areas.

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Hillsborough: Running Unopposed and Denouncing Proud Boys

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 5, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, October 5. She talks about how she’s experiencing another election cycle of running unopposed for mayor, as well as an upcoming forum for Hillsborough. Plus: Weaver discusses the recent presence of Proud Boys at local school board meetings and demonstrations.

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Carrboro: Pee Wee Houses and A New Mural

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

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle drops by to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 1. She shares updates from this week’s town council meeting, chiefly a public hearing on a housing project to build a few new units in a neighborhood. Plus: a new mural honoring local Black leaders is finishing on the Chapel Hill and Carrboro town lines!

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Chapel Hill: Chris Blue on the Reimagining Community Safety Task Force

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 30, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, September 30. He shares updates and the history of the town’s Reimagining Community Safety Task Force after it presented to the town council last night.

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Orange County: Booster Shots and Potential Election Changes

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 29, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, September 29. She details the Orange County Health Department’s response to the recent approval of booster shots for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. Plus: the board of commissioners is set for an in-depth discussion on the future of county elections.

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Hillsborough: Transportation, Diaper Week and the Eno River Mill

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

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss a busy town commissioners meeting on Tuesday, September 28. Weaver details conversations on transportation in Hillsborough, updates on the train station project and more!

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Carrboro: A New Comprehensive Plan and the West End Poetry Festival

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 24, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle speaks with Brighton McConnell in the 97.9 The Hill studio on Friday, September 24. She details the launch of the town government’s comprehensive plan, including a town council discussion and open house with community members. Plus: several timely proclamations and a preview of an upcoming celebration of poetry.

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Chapel Hill: John Richardson on Climate Action and Response

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 23, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

John Richardson, the sustainability officer for the Town of Chapel Hill, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, September 23. As he substitutes for Mayor Pam Hemminger, Richardson discusses the latest updates for the town’s Climate Action and Response Plan.

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Orange County: COVID Data, Revaluation and School Boards

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 22, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, September 22. She shares thoughts on the latest wave of COVID-19 data discussed by state leaders and how local elected officials are encouraging COVID-19 vaccination. Plus: Price discusses property revaluation in the Northside Neighborhood and Thursday’s joint meeting with the local school boards.

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Hillsborough: Vaccines for Children, Racial Equity and Last Fridays

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 21, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on a rainy Tuesday, September 21. She shares the emotions around the upcoming consideration of approval for COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11. Plus, she shares how county residents can weigh in on a countywide racial equity plan and details for this month’s Last Fridays event!

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