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Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

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

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

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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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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