Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 2, discussing county news and events. She discussed the challenges around the county’s budget this year, and shared the timeline for the budget’s likely passage. She also talked about the VinFast plant at the Moncure mega site, which appears to not be coming to fruition after a recent lawsuit filed by the state. She also discussed upcoming events and more.

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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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