Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 11, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
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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Read MorePosted by Brighton McConnell | May 7, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
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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Read MorePosted by Brighton McConnell | May 6, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
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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Read MorePosted by Brighton McConnell | May 5, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price visits the 97.9 The Hill Studio for her weekly check-in, bringing updates from a busy board meeting on Tuesday night. She shares news on the budget presentation, street name changes and a proclamation to honor Roy Williams. Plus: will Orange County’s state of emergency change with the state’s updated public health guidelines?
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Read MorePosted by Brighton McConnell | May 4, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on a stormy afternoon to share some updates from the Hillsborough community. She brings details from last week’s Last Fridays event, one of the town’s first now that masks are not required when outdoors. Plus: updates from the mayor’s task force reviewing public safety practices.
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Read MorePosted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 30, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle wraps up the week by calling in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She brings updates from this week’s town council meeting, which included some proclamations and joining a Town of Chapel Hill initiative looking to reform the criminal justice system. Plus: the mayor shares details on the upcoming Carrboro Day and the town’s Freight Train Blues Festival!
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Read MorePosted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 29, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about what’s happening around the community. She shares how the new executive order regarding masks and capacity limits will affect the local government. Plus, Hemminger shares updates on a new local composting effort, a busy schedule for the town council and an upcoming groundbreaking.
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Read MorePosted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 28, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring some updates from the county government. She shares her initial reactions to Governor Roy Cooper’s latest executive order, as well as updates from a joint meeting with school boards Tuesday night. Plus: with the informal appeals deadline approaching, Price shares some resources for county residents to use.
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Read MorePosted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 27, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about some news around the community. She shares updates from the town’s Board of Commissioners work session, including its first purchase of Pride flags. Plus: how the town is working to reorganize some planning and budget efforts amid a long-time employee retiring and updates on the reservoir expansion project.
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Read MorePosted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 23, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to wrap up the week. She shares her reactions to Governor Roy Cooper’s vaccination rate and reopening goals for North Carolina. She also brings updates from the Carrboro Town Council’s latest meeting, including the charge of a public safety task force, and on the community’s newest roundabout.
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