Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Orange County: COVID Testing Sites Closing, Regional Transit Meeting, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 29th. She discussed her participation earlier in the day in meeting of several regional transit groups, including the Durham Chapel Hill Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization. She also discussed the upcoming end to on-site COVID-19 testing in Orange County, plus more.

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Hillsborough: Update From Biden’s Visit To Durham, Annexation of Gatewood, and More

Hillsborough Mayor Pro Tem Matt Hughes spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 28th.  He discussed President Biden’s visit to Durham and why North Carolina is a national leader in economic and infrastructure development. He also discussed news from last night Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting, including the possible annexation of the Gatewood Property, and more.

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Carrboro: Regional Commuter Rail, Council Work Session, and New Town Hire

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 24th. He discussed a meeting he attended in Cary for long-term planning for regional commuter rail.  He also discussed the highlights of a recent town council work session, and discussed the town hiring a new Assistant Town Manager.

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Chapel Hill: Dunkin’ Drive-Thru, E. Franklin Development, and More

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 23rd.  She discussed the concept plan for a development on East Franklin Street that could displace some popular businesses, including the Purple Bowl.  She also discussed Dunkin’ Donuts on E. Franklin being approved for a drive-thru lane, and some other development news.

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Orange County: Capital Needs Assessment for Schools, Foster Families Needed, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 22nd.  She discussed a 4-2 vote in favor of commissioning a capital needs assessment for the local school districts, and the need for foster families in Orange County.

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Hillsborough: Remembering “Blackfeather” Jeffries, Sustainability Plan Draft, and More

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 21st.  She discussed a recent ceremony honoring John “Blackfeather” Jeffries, the town’s comprehensive sustainability plan now being publicly available, and more.

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Carrboro: Downtown Parking Study, Managing Development, and More

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 17th. He discussed a recent downtown parking study and what the plans are for paid parking in Carrboro. He also discussed some of the tools the town has for managing development.

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Chapel Hill: Development at Eastowne, Budget Season, and More

Chapel Hill Town Councilmember Michael Parker spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 16th.  He discussed a proposed development at Eastowne, upcoming budget decisions for the town, and more.

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Orange County: Joint Session with School Boards, Broadband Expansion, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. She discussed a recent joint meeting with both local school boards, the latest on broadband expansion, and more.

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Hillsborough: Partnership to End Homelessness, Rezoning, Google Fiber

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 14th. She discussed a recent report from the Partnership to End Homelessness, a rezoning request, and Google Fiber coming to Hillsborough.

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