Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 1, discussing town news and events. He talked about his recent decision to run for another two-year term as Hillsborough’s Mayor. He discussed when he made the decision, the challenges of balancing public office private life, what he’s most proud of during his first 18 months, and more. He also mentioned upcoming town events, a recent ribbon cutting, and more.

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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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 1, discussing town news and events. He talked about his recent decision to run for another two-year term as Hillsborough's Mayor. He discussed when he made the decision, the challenges of balancing public office private life, what he's most proud of during his first 18 months, and more. He also mentioned upcoming town events, a recent ribbon cutting, and more.
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