Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in-studio on Friday, July 1. He shares details on how his joint statement with the other Orange County mayors about abortion access came together, as well as Carrboro’s role in pushing for reproductive health. Plus: Seils shares various Fourth of July activities happening around town and details on the repaving of East Main Street.

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