Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, December 6 to discuss the board’s latest meeting — this time on a Monday! After her unanimous re-election to the role of chair, Bedford shares her biggest surprise and area of growth while in the leadership role. She also bringing highlights from an extensive school capital needs report, which brings a big price tag and questions on how to tackle the spending. Plus, Bedford shares her impression of a new mural unveiled at the Orange County Sportsplex.

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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