Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 25. On the heels of Monday’s Board of Commissioners’ meeting, Bell shares some early details and discussions by commissioners about the town’s draft Affordable Housing Strategy — which will help Hillsborough better map out its goals and ability to add, preserve, and encourage affordable housing. Bell also shares his thoughts from Jamezetta Bedford’s memorial this past weekend.

Mayor Mark Bell of Hillsborough

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 Jean Hamilton; 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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