Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell in studio on Thursday, April 3. As the town continues to navigate budgeting season through a revaluation cycle and upheaval at the federal government, Ryan shares what residents need to know about the process and opportunities to both learn more and share their thoughts. Chapel Hill announced an opening date for a new playground, and the mayor pro tem shares why she’s excited about the changes. Plus, as we enter Earth Month, Ryan details some upcoming town programming and celebrates a new program: a e-bike library, which allows community members to try out the eco-friendly transportation option.
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 in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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