Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, February 2. She brings highlights from Tuesday’s board meeting, which include discussions around how to better help those in crisis and whether the county can regulate violent gatherings. Plus: Price shares some thoughts on news from the local school district and early events around the county for Black History Month.

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