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Orange County: Capital Plan, Budget, Property Revaluation Outreach

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 23, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Orange County Commissioner Sally Greene spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 23, discussing county news and events. She talked about the commissioners’ recent work session in which they hear from County Manager Travis Myron on the 10-year capital budget.

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Hillsborough: FEMA Funding Pulled, Sewage Spill, Climate Challenge Concludes

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 22, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 22. He discussed the recent loss of FEMA funding for a couple of crucial projects for the town of Hillsborough. He also discussed a recent sewage spill and the subsequent cleanup. He talked about the Hillsborough Climate Challenge, which wraps up today, including the likelihood that the challenge will be repeated next year, and more.

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Carrboro: General Assembly Bills, OWASA Update, Advisory Boards

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 18, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 18, discussing town news and events. She discussed an update from town staff on some bills going through the General Assembly that would limit the scope of local and county governments. She also discussed an update from OWASA, talking about the likelihood that their budget will include raised rates. She also discussed some of the town advisory boards, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Balancing Budget Shortfall with Adjusted Property Taxes + Opening An Inclusive Playground

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 17, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell in-studio on Thursday, April 17.

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Orange County: The Site of the Future Crisis Diversion Facility + Discussing Tax Rates and Revaluation

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 16, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Wednesday, April 16.

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Carrboro: Budget Talks, Weaver Street Reimagined, Response to General Assembly

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 11, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 11, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent Town Council work session, in which the looked at the budget big picture. She also discussed recent open streets events that closed Weaver Street to vehicle traffic, and talked about the long-term possibility of that becoming permanent. She also responded to the number and scope of bills introduced to the General Assembly, and more.

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Chapel Hill: South Elliot Development, Cameron Avenue Bike Lanes, Touch a Truck

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 10, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 10, discussing town news and events. She discussed the business of this week’s Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, including a 7-2 council approval of a zoning request for a 350 unit development on South Elliot Road. She also discussed an upcoming public feedback period for bike lanes on West Cameron Avenue. She also discussed upcoming events including this weekend’s “Touch A Truck” event, and more.

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Orange County: Land Use Plans, Soccer Complex, Revenue-Neutral Tax Rate

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 9, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 9, discussing county news and events. She talked about the commissioners Land Use Plan, which they will continue discussion of in September. She also talked about a 34 acre soccer complex in western Orange County and how that fits into the budget going forward. She talked about the county’s recent property revaluation, revealing the revenue-neutral tax rate for the county, and more.

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Hillsborough: Dog Costume Contest and Easter Egg Hunt, Climate Challenge, River Hazard Mitigation

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 8, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 8. He previewed a Hillsborough Police event coming up at Gold Park this weekend that will include an easter egg hunt and a dog costume contest. He also discussed several of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge Events coming up this week. He talked about a virtual public meeting on mitigating hazards in the Haw and Eno rivers, previewed the next board of commissioners meeting, and more.