Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Orange County: Emergency Services Awards, Advisory Board Updates, Runoff Election in May

Posted by | Mar 13, 2024 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 13. She discussed the Orange County Emergency Services Awards and promotions from Wednesday morning. She also discussed the board of commissioners most recent meeting, where there heard updates from several advisory boards and commissions. She also gave an update on the Lumos broadband Internet rollout, the budget for the upcoming runoff election for Orange County School Board, and more.

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Hillsborough: No Urban Archery, Delay on Blasts Near I-40, Upcoming Climate Action Passport

Posted by | Mar 12, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 12. He discussed the town council’s thinking on “urban archery,” and their decision not to pursue that option for controlling the deer population. He also talked about the delay of the blasting that was to temporarily close I-40 earlier this week. He concluded with a preview of an upcoming Climate Action Passport program coming to Hillsborough, and more.

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Carrboro: Parking Study, Resolution Against Femicide, Community Surveys

Posted by | Mar 8, 2024 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 8. She discussed results of a 2023 parking study that was shared with the council by town Economic Development Director Jon Hartman-Brown. She also discussed a recent resolution from the town in conjunction with El Centro Hispano raising awareness about femicide. She discussed an upcoming survey about the community that will be going out to 2,000 residents soon. She also talked about some upcoming community events and more.

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Chapel Hill: More Money for Parking Deck, Reimagining Advisory Boards, Renaming Streets

Posted by | Mar 7, 2024 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 7. She discussed business from Wednesday night’s Chapel Hill Town Council meeting. That includes allocating an additional $3 million for the East Rosemary parking deck. She also discussed reimagining how advisory boards are organized in town government. She also discussed the upcoming plan to explore changing some of the town’s street names. Finally, she previewed some upcoming town events, and more.

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Orange County: Election Reaction, Commissioners Meeting Preview, and More

Posted by | Mar 6, 2024 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 6. She discussed the results of Tuesday night’s primary election in North Carolina and Orange County, including the race for a seat on the Orange County Board of Commissioners. She also talked about the race for Orange County Schools Board of Education, and reacted to some of the state results. She previewed the upcoming commissioners meeting, where the commissioners will consider the WASMPAA agreement as Chapel Hill looks to extend water and sewer service south to the Chatham County Line. She also discussed upcoming community events and more.

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Hillsborough: Riverwalk and Greenway Survey + The Future of the Margaret Lane Cemetery

Posted by | Mar 5, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, March 5 for “Conversations with the Mayors.”

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Chapel Hill: Town Manager Chris Blue on Complete Communities, LUMO, and Longstanding Projects

Posted by | Feb 29, 2024 | ,

Chapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue taps in on the segment to speak with 97.9 The Hill on Thursday, February 29.

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Hillsborough: Parking Study, Legislative Priorities, and More

Posted by | Feb 27, 2024 |

Hillsborough Town Commissioner Matt Hughes spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 27. He discussed the board’s decision to go forward with a parking study as they consider the future of downtown parking in Hillsborough. He also discussed the Board’s recent meeting with State Rep. Renee Price and State Senator Graig Meyer as they discussed the town’s legislative priorities going into the short session. He also discussed some upcoming community events, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Response to Tragic Car Crash, LUMO Update, Interim Chancellor

Posted by | Feb 22, 2024 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 22. She discussed the recent fatal automobile accident on NC 54 that killed UNC student Mary Rotunda, and the response in the community. She also discussed her initial meeting with UNC Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts, gave an update on the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) rewrite, talked about upcoming events, and more.

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Orange County: Countywide Strategic Plan, Priorities for General Assembly, and More

Posted by | Feb 21, 2024 |

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 21. She discussed the adoption of a county-wide Strategic Plan. She talked about the process of adopting the plan, how that is likely to impact county business going forward, and more. She also discussed the commissioners priority for the General Assembly during the upcoming short session, including the Medicaid expansion finally being taken off of that list. She also talked about Black History Month activities in the county, and more.

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