Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Orange County: School Budgets, Opioid Settlement Meeting, Early Voting

Posted by | Apr 24, 2024 | ,

Chair of the Orange Count Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 24. She discussed an upcoming joint meeting among the County Commissioners and the Boards of Education for both Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools. They will be discussing upcoming budget needs for the school districts and a possible bond referendum to help fund those needs. She also previewed an upcoming community meeting on the use of Opioid Settlement funds, discussed early voting in Orange County, and more.

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Hillsborough: State of the Town, Reflecting on Hillsborough Climate Challenge, and More

Posted by | Apr 23, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 23. He discussed the current state of Hillsborough, as outlined in his State of the Town address from earlier this week. He discussed Hillsborough’s role in the American Revolution, in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the Revolution. He highlighted the town’s Comprehensive Sustainability Plan and more. He also also recapped the first ever Hillsborough Climate Challenge, highlighting key events and the closing celebration at Blackwood Farm Park, and more.

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Carrboro: Budget Update, 203 S. Greensboro, Intergovernmental Climate Council

Posted by | Apr 19, 2024 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 19. She discussed the Carrboro Town Council’s recent budget conversations as the council works toward finalizing a budget in the next several weeks. She also talked about the impending opening of the 203 S. Greensboro building, which will house a future branch of the Orange County Library. She discussed the Intergovernmental Climate Council and concerns about the voices not being represented in Intergovernmental Councils, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Response to UNC DEI Ban, Budget and Bond Updates, Affordable Senior Housing

Posted by | Apr 18, 2024 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April, 18. She discussed town’s recent legislative breakfast. She also talked about the latest developments in budget and bond conversations amongst the council. She talked about a project coming to Legion Road that will allow for affordable housing for seniors. She responded to UNC’s potential banning of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. She also talked about upcoming town events, activities, and more.

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Orange County: County Manager To Retire, Educating Voters on School Bond, and More

Posted by | Apr 17, 2024 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 17. She discussed the recently announced retirement of Town Manager Bonnie Hammersley. She also discussed the most recent meeting of the board of commissioners, which included discussion of the HOME Investment Partnership Program, and upsate to the Lands Legacy Action Plan, and doing some voter education on the upcoming school bond referendum. She also discussed the upcoming opening of the 203 S. Greensboro building in Carrboro, which will house the Southern Branch of the Orange County Library, Carrboro Parks and Rec, and more.

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Hillsborough: Final Week of Climate Challenge, State of the Town, and More

Posted by | Apr 16, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 16. He discussed the most recent round of events in the Hillsborough Climate Challenge, and previewing many of the upcoming events. He also talked about culminating celebration to be held on Sunday. He also talked about preparing for next week’s State of the Town Address, which will be his first as mayor. He talked about longtime town employee David “Tiny” Moore, who is retiring soon, and much more.

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Chapel Hill: New Library Director, Greene Tract Update, Town Events

Posted by | Apr 11, 2024 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 11. She discussed the recent hiring of Atlas Logan as the new director of the Chapel Hill Library and Community Arts and Culture. She also gave an update on the Greene Tract. Officials from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Orange County will get an update on the Greene Tract on Friday, and there will be a public session on Sunday. She also discussed upcoming town events, and more.

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Orange County: The Future of The Greene Tract, Capital Needs Plan, and More

Posted by | Apr 10, 2024 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 10. She discussed this week’s work session, which focused on the county’s 10 Year Capital Improvement Plan. She also talked about an upcoming meeting with the mayors of Chapel Hill and Carrboro to discuss the future of the Greene Tract, and upcoming public input sessions about the development of the property. She also discussed upcoming events in the community and more.

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Hillsborough: Blasting and I-40, Climate Challenge Week 2, Stormwater Updates

Posted by | Apr 9, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 9. He discussed some recent construction work with traffic impacts in Hillsborough. He also talked about the second week of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge, including the events he’s participated in so far. He gave an update on the town’s stormwater system, previewed upcoming events, and more.

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Carrboro: Recreation Supervisor Galen Poythress

Posted by | Apr 5, 2024 | ,

Recreation Supervisor for the Town of Carrboro Galen Poythress spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. He discussed this weekend’s Open Streets event that will see the closure of Weaver Street to car traffic. He outlined several of the features of this year’s event, talked about the history of the event, and talked about the value of having open public spaces in town. He also talked about other upcoming parks and recreation events for Carrboro, and more.

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