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Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro: Town Council Meeting, EV Parking, Budget Discussions

97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres is joined by Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle on this edition of Conversations with the Mayors. They discuss Carrboro’s recent town council meeting and changes to the town’s electric vehicle parking requirements. Also, they look into Carrboro’s upcoming town budget.

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Chapel Hill: UNC Tenure Controversy, New State Guidance and the Town’s Agenda

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger calls in to chat with 97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres about the postponement of Nikole Hannah-Jones’ tenure at UNC-Chapel Hill and how the new state COVID-19 guidance is affecting the town. Also, they discuss some of the agenda from the most recent Town Council meeting. 

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Orange County: Restrictions, Budget Discussions and State of Emergency

This week, 97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres was joined by Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price to talk about her reaction to loosened pandemic restrictions and what those changes mean for the county’s State of Emergency. Also, a look at the board’s latest budget discussion.

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Hillsborough: COVID Restrictions, Police Training and Public Safety

This week, 97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres spoke with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver about Governor Cooper’s latest executive orders – effectively lifting more pandemic restrictions. Also, Jenn talks about the town’s decision to purchase a new police training simulator and details the most recent Public Safety Task Force discussions on use of force.

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Carrboro: New State Guidance, Bike Sharing and Freight Train Blues Festival

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in the wake of North Carolina’s announcement scaling back capacity limits and mask requirements. What does it mean for Orange County? Plus: updates from the town council meeting this week and the Freight Train Blues Festival gets started!

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Chapel Hill: Development on Developments and Development on Mask Guidance

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring updates on busy days for the local government. Hemminger shares topics from Wednesday’s Town Council meeting, including a public hearing on the Aura development and a review of the Aspen Hills project. Plus: new developers might have plan for land near Southern Village and the town is seeking public input on their draft budget.

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Orange County: Pfizer Plans, Budget Hearings and Buckhorn Area Study

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring updates from Tuesday’s budget hearing. Plus: she shares how Orange County Health Department is preparing to welcome children 12-15 years old to get their COVID-19 vaccines and how community members can soon directly share their thoughts on the Buckhorn Area Plan.

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Hillsborough: Budget Delays, Stormwater and Ending Homelessness

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring some updates from the town’s Board of Commissioners meeting Monday night. She explains why the town’s draft budget proposal is a little behind schedule this year, as well as share details on presentations about improving strategies to help the homelessness, create stormwater strategies and boost tourism.

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Carrboro: Manufactured Homes, Town Hall Renovations and Wacky Weather

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle drops into the studio to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell during a strange weather day for the community. She brings updates from the latest town council meeting, like helping mobile home residents and changes to town buildings, as well as on Bike Month in Carrboro.

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Chapel Hill: Looking at the Budget and Looking Ahead to Summer

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell following a marathon town council meeting the night before. She brings updates from the draft budget presentation, including details on how sales tax improved and changes in property tax. Plus: Hemminger discusses how she believes the local community should focus on long-term recovery and some of the many projects the town will look to review before the summer break.

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