Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 28, discussing county news and events. She discussed the county’s response to the recent winter storm, and how her role as chair of the commissioners meant more involvement in the various aspects of the county’s response. She also talked about the potential for more winter weather this weekend, previewed the next commissioners meeting, 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.

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Orange County: Winter Weather Response, Upcoming Commissioners Meeting
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 28, discussing county news and events. She discussed the county's response to the recent winter storm, and how her role as chair of the commissioners meant more involvement in the various aspects of the county's response. She also talked about the potential for more winter weather this weekend, previewed the next commissioners meeting, and more.
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