Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 20, discussing county news and events. She recapped the county’s recent budget budget recommendation, with specific discussion of school funding. She also previewed an upcoming budget meeting in Siler City. She also discussed the county’s decision to keep the Fearrington Preserve conversation going through July to continue to get community feedback. She discussed opposition to a proposed pipeline, and more.

97.9 The Hill’s broadcast of the Chatham County Roundup is sponsored by Chatham County’s own Rocky River Hemp, your local source for regeneratively grown hemp CBD and THC products like oils, salves, gummies, seltzers, facial serums and dog treats.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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