Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill: Parks and Recreation Director Atuya Cornwell

Posted by | Apr 4, 2024 | ,

Town of Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Director Atuya Cornwell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. He discussed the winter activities sponsored by Parks and Recreation, including the youth basketball season, the areas longest running indoor climbing competition, adopt-a-trail updates, and more. He also previewed spring activities including summer camp registration, lifeguard training opportunities, eclipse gathering, and more. He also talked about favorite trails in the parks. He previewed several upcoming events and activities, Earth Month, new staff hires, and much more.

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Orange County: School Bond Referendum, Staff Benefits, 10 Year Capital Plan

Posted by | Apr 3, 2024 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 3. She discussed the business from active county commissioners meeting on Tuesday night. Included in that discussion is a vote on a school bond referendum for November’s ballot. They also heard recommendations for staff benefits including health insurance. They heard a presentation from County Manager Bonnie Hammersley on the 10 year capital plan. She also previewed upcoming events in the Orange County community, and more.

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Hillsborough: Climate Challenge, Budget Talks, and More

Posted by | Apr 2, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 2. He discussed the launch of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge–a monthlong series of activities the town is sponsoring to encourage climate-conscious action. He discussed the opening event and the first couple of days of activities, including his own  experience with “meatless Monday” and more. He also discussed the town board of commissioners’ ongoing work on the budget, which will be finalized in June. He also gave an update on upcoming town events, and more.

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Carrboro: New Town Manager and Clerk, Street Renaming and… Best Small Town in the South?

Posted by | Mar 29, 2024 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on the phone on Friday, March 29.

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Chapel Hill: Potential Tax Increase, Budget Season, Rubbish The Racoon

Posted by | Mar 28, 2024 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 28. She discussed upcoming plans for the town council, including the possibility of a tax increase as we get into budget season. She also discussed the Vision Zero strategy for eliminating pedestrian fatalities, with a public presentation coming up tonight at the Chapel Hill Public Library. They also both shared thoughts on Chapel Hill’s new downtown art installation “Rubbish the Racoon,” and more.

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Orange County: Transit Survey, New Recycling Site, 203 Greensboro Update

Posted by | Mar 27, 2024 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 27. She discussed an ongoing transit survey, which will be wrapping up at the end of the month. She also discussed the new 24-hour recycling drop-off site located at the Jones Ferry Road Park and Ride. She also gave an update on the 203 S. Greensboro project in downtown Carrboro, discussed upcoming events, and more.

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Hillsborough: US70 Multi-Modal Project, Legislative Priorities, Last Friday Art Walk

Posted by | Mar 26, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 26. He discussed the business of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting this week, including a presentation on the US70 Multi-modal Corridor Plan. They also discussed their legislative priorities for the upcoming short session of the General Assembly. He discussed this week’s Last Friday Art Walk, and much more.

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Carrboro: Future of CoGen Plant, Crisis Diversion Facility, Carrboro Film Fest, Dexter Romweber Day

Posted by | Mar 22, 2024 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 22. She discussed the future of UNC’s CoGen power plant and accompanying rail line, with the town council making long term plans make it a multi-modal greenway with affordable housing. She also discussed a planned Crisis Diversion Facility in Orange County, a proclamation making March 22 Dexter Romweber Day, and more.

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Orange County: Milhouse Road Development, Legislative Breakfast, Animal Services

Posted by | Mar 20, 2024 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 20. She discussed the commissioners thoughts on a development near Milhouse Road, got an update from an Eno River conservation group, and more. She also previewed the commissioners upcoming legislative breakfast with state lawmakers, and looked ahead to some upcoming events in the community, including “Creek Week,” and more.

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Hillsborough: Hillsborough Climate Challenge, Google Fiber, and More

Posted by | Mar 19, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 19. He discussed the first residents to be connected to Google Fiber in town, and updated the work going on around town as part of that upgrade. He also talked about some ongoing blasting work happening near I-40 in preparation for some construction. He explained the upcoming Hillsborough Climate Challenge happening in conjunction with Earth Day, which includes several events and daily challenges for residents to help make a positive climate impact.

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