Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and State Senator Jonah Garson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 14. In this extended conversation, they discussed a proposed constitutional amendment that would cap the income tax rate at 3.5% in the state. They talked about the potential implications of this for local and state governments to fund mandatory services for citizens, 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 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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe:
Related Stories
‹
![]()
The Morning News: Election Approaching, Stolen Car Crashing - New Cradle Opening?Get-out-the-vote efforts are underway for the 2026 election - including a concert at the site Cat's Cradle is developing as a third venue.
Early Voting in the 2026 General Election; Where to Go in Orange, Durham, and Chatham CountiesEarly voting for North Carolina's general election begins on Thursday. Here is what you need to know to cast your vote.
![]()
The Morning News: Faith Hedgepeth Trial, Affordable Housing, UNC FootballIn today's news: the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial continues, and a local nonprofit cuts the ribbon on four affordable homes.
![]()
The Morning News: Orange County Property Revaluation, ICE Arrest, UNC BasketballIn today's news: Orange County gets an audit on last year's property revaluation, and UNC basketball gets a big exhibition win.
Local Government Meetings: October 12-16, 2026This week in local government: property valuation in Orange County, Chatham Park in Pittsboro, and Churton Street's future in Hillsborough.
![]()
Orange County: Consultants Findings on County Tax Revaluation, What Happens NextChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 7. She discussed the finding's of a consultant's analysis of the count's most recent property revaluation. She talked about findings that weren't best practice, some of the moves going forward to ensure equity in future revaluation, and more.
![]()
The Morning News: Trails, Trials, and Property RevaluationsIn today's news: nonprofits work to transform Chapel Hill's Lower Booker Creek Trail, and Orange County reexamines its property revaluation.
![]()
The Morning News: Budgets, Data Centers, Juries, Candidates, and Michael JordanIn today's news: Orange County officials list a string of budget pressures, while county staff consider regulating data centers.
'Our Biggest Pressure': Orange County Facing Multiple Budget Crunches, With More LoomingOrange County officials say the county's budget is facing significant pressure from multiple sides at once, and Election Day could bring more.
Local Government Meetings: October 5-9, 2026This week in local government: Orange County Commissioners discuss data centers and property revaluation, while Carrboro talks composting.
›
