Jamezetta Bedford Archives - Page 5 of 22

With Federal Funding Losses and Revaluation, Orange County’s Governments Weigh Difficult Tax Rate and Budget Choices

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 23, 2025 | Instagram, Local Government

The annual budgeting process is typically an exhaustive one for Orange County’s local governments and staff – but this year, it may be even more so

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

Posted by Emma Cooke | Apr 18, 2025 | Development, Health, Local Government

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

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 16, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

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

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

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 11, 2025 | Housing, Local Government

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 9, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

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.

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Orange County: Transportation Priorities, Capital Improvement 10 Year Plan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 2, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 2, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent meeting of the county board of commissioners, which included decisions about transportation priorities for the county, a presentation on the county’s 10-year Capital Improvement Plan, and more.

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Orange County Commissioners Receive Update on Development of Land Use Plan 2050

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Mar 25, 2025 | Development, Local Government

The plan aims to address the county’s growth and evolution by developing an updated land-use plan through the year 2050.

Carrboro’s Drakeford Library Complex Holds Grand Opening Ceremony

Posted by Henry Taylor | Mar 24, 2025 | Development, Local Government

Around a month after its original date, Carrboro’s new Drakeford Library Complex held its grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Orange County: Property Revaluation, Future of Medicaid Expansion, Drakeford Library Opening

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 19, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 19. She discussed the recent meeting of the Orange County Commissioners, which included a report on Medicaid expansion in Orange County, an update from OWASA, a proclamation for child abuse prevention month, and more. She also talked about the ongoing property revaluation which had notices sent out to property owners this week, the ribbon-cutting for the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.