Current Chapel Hill Town Councilmember and candidate for mayor Adam Searing spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 30th. He discussed his campaign so far, some of the key issues surrounding the election, and what he would hope to do if elected. He also discussed what he is most proud of as a public servant and more.

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