Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 30th. He discussed some housing developments approved at the most recent town council meeting, as well as some agenda items that were not discussed by the Council, but are available for the public. He also talked about the conclusion of Pride Month in Carrborro, and a full slate of celebratory activities on the 4th of July.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils.  You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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