Conversations We Need To Have: Orange County Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack

Orange County’s Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday April 7. He discussed the current work of his office, which includes a successful event for Women’s History Month in March. He also talked about some upcoming events. They also talked about how they came to support the work of social justice and equity for underrepresented groups, and more.

Conversations We Need To Have is an interview series centering conversations of equity, inclusion, diversity, and social justice in our community. Each week Andrew Stuckey speaks with community leaders working in the fields of DEI and social justice in Orange, Chatham, and Durham Counties.

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First North Carolina Buc-ee's Gas Station Location Approved in Mebane

After pulling out of its plans to build in Efland in 2021, Bucee's received approval from Mebane to build its first North Carolina location.

Hillsborough Mayor Outlines Development Plans for 2017

Eminent domain proceedings on a building with historical significance in Hillsborough may be completed this year according to Tom Stevens, the town’s mayor. The building sought for appropriation by the Hillsborough municipal government is the Colonial Inn, a hotel erected in 1838 that operated for over 130 years before falling into a state of disrepair. […]

Orange County: School Board Requests and Federal Funding Cuts

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 30. She discussed the business of this week's Board of Commissioners meeting, which also included the boards of education from Orange County School and Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. The school boards submitted budget requests for the upcoming year, and all three boards heard a presentation on the impact of federal spending cuts, and more.

Orange County: Capital Plan, Budget, Property Revaluation Outreach

Orange County Commissioner Sally Greene spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 23, discussing county news and events. She talked about the commissioners' recent work session in which they hear from County Manager Travis Myron on the 10-year capital  budget.

Easter Weekend to Affect Local Government Services in Orange County

The upcoming Easter weekend starting Friday April 18 will affect several local government services around the community.

Orange County Approves Purchase of Hillsborough Site for Future Crisis Diversion Facility

The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently approved a land purchase for a future Crisis Diversion Facility. 

Orange County: The Site of the Future Crisis Diversion Facility + Discussing Tax Rates and Revaluation

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Wednesday, April 16.

Orange County Preps for Revenue-Neutral Property Tax Rate Discussion; Board Chair Shares Threshold to Watch for Property Value

The Orange County Board of Commissioners will discuss the county's updated revenue-neutral property tax rate at its meeting on Tuesday, with the board chair revealing the threshold for how much property owners will see increases.

Orange County: Land Use Plans, Soccer Complex, Revenue-Neutral Tax Rate

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 9, discussing county news and events. She talked about the commissioners Land Use Plan, which they will continue discussion of in September. She also talked about a 34 acre soccer complex in western Orange County and how that fits into the budget going forward. She talked about the county's recent property revaluation, revealing the revenue-neutral tax rate for the county, and more.

Conversations We Need To Have: Orange County Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack

Orange County's Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday April 7. He discussed the current work of his office, which includes a successful event for Women's History Month in March. He also talked about some upcoming events. They also talked about how they came to support the work of social justice and equity for underrepresented groups, and more.

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