Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver talks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, February 22. She shares her thoughts and reactions to the Orange County Schools Board of Education ruling to follow the local government when it comes to face mask requirements. Plus: more information on the county’s mask mandate and the active survey on Orange County’s long-term transit plan.
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