Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 20th.  She discussed the news that Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils will not seek reelection. She also discussed her own thought process leading up to her decision to run or not run this fall. She also gave highlights of Wednesday night’s Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, in which there was a public hearing on the Complete Communities and Shaping Our Future initiatives, and previewed some upcoming events around town.

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. 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Related Stories
‹
The 5:00 News - Two Mayors Seeking Reelection, Budget Talks Continue, Huge Party Busted
The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn that Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee and Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson will both seek reelection for a second two year term this November. We learn of a 2,500 person party leading to charges against an Orange County property owner. He check in on continued budget talks, hear a MediaHub story on a banned books bill, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels get a big win against NC State, spring sports transition into the postseason, and more.
The 5:00 News - Carrboro, Chapel Hill Mayors Both Announce Re-election Bids
The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee announced her intention to run for reelection this year. Later in the day, Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson announced her intention to run for reelection as well. We also hear about recent polling numbers in North Carolina from Tom Jensen, as well as a story on the impact of recent cuts on the local science community, and more.
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson Announces 2025 Re-Election Campaign
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson will run for a second term this summer and fall, as she announced Thursday on 97.9 The Hill.
Chapel Hill: Re-election Run, Budget, Trip To Washington
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 8. She announced her campaign for re-election for another two years as Mayor. She also shared details of a recent visit to Washington, D.C. to advocate for federal transportation funding, particularly for the Bus Rapid Transit line the town hopes to have on MLK Blvd. She discussed the budget proposal from town manager Mary Jane Nirdlinger, including the next steps and timeline for community feedback. She also discussed upcoming town events and more.
Water Main Break Closes Chapel Hill Road; OWASA Issues Boil Water Advisory for Affected Customers
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority responded to a water main break in Chapel Hill on Thursday morning along Willow Drive.
On Air Today: Aaron Nelson, President of the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro
Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro President Aaron Nelson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 8. He discussed the 18th annual "State of the Community" address from earlier that day, which he delivered at an event at the Friday Center. He discussed economic and demographic trends in our community. He also talked about the community's economic resilience ahead of uncertain times, and more.
On Air Today: Chapel Hill Sustainability Program Analyst Brennan Bouma
Chapel Hill's Sustainability Program Analyst Brennan Bouma spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 6. He discussed Chapel Hill's new e-bike library, which allows residents to check out an e-bike for up to seven days from two different bike shops around town. He discussed the genesis of the program, the different bikes offered, and more.
The 5:00 News - Orange Grove Road Closed, Local Budgets, Federal Ruling for Riggs
The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a traffic accident damages the I-85 bridge over Orange Grove Road, causing lengthy delays on the Interstate and closing Orange Grove Road. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on Town Manager Patrice Toney's budget proposal one year after her start on the job. We hear a story on the broader economic outlook according to UNC economists, a Federal Trump-appointed judge ruling in favor of Democrat Allison Riggs, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels are set to play Campbell tonight, and more.
Dexter Romweber Posthumously Named to 2025 Class of North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame shared its latest inductees, with Chapel Hill's Dexter Romweber included in the six-person class.
The Morning News: Community Resource Court, Shooting Arrests, House Fire
Andrew fills in for Aaron with the morning news. Included in today's news: The Community Resource Court celebrates an anniversary; Chapel Hill Police make an arrest in a shooting from Wednesday morning; several local fire departments respond to a housefire that sent two people to the hospital; the first candidate declares for the 2025 Chapel Hill Town Council race, and more. In sports, men's lacrosse and women's tennis play in the post-season, baseball rests for exams, and more.
›