Jamezetta Bedford

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 29. She discussed the confusion around the recent proposed freezing of all Federal loans and grants, and how much that funding would affect county programs. She also talked about the Occaneechee Raceway becoming part of Eno River State Park, upcoming budget talks for the commissioners, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 22. She discussed the school bond money for the school’s capital needs, and what will happen next with that, including whether each district will hire their own project manager, or if the commissioners will hire one for both districts. She also discussed the snow and how it has impacted local events, including the commissioners’ meeting Tuesday night.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 15. She discussed the upcoming Orange County Commissioners’ Retreat, and what they expect to address. She talked about the upcoming budget process and how her school board background informs that. She also talked about the upcoming Orange County Property Tax Revaluation, with notifications expected to be sent out in mid-March. 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 8. She discussed the county government’s priorities for 2025, including the upcoming retreat and first look at the county budget. She also talked about some opioid settlement funds that recently became available. She discussed a recent grant the sustainability team won for a heat-mapping and tree planting initiative, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 18. She discussed the upcoming next round of opioid settlement grants. She also discussed the upcoming switch to LED lights by the county as part of the climate action plan She also talked about upcoming changes to services and closures due to the holidays, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 4. She discussed her reelection as Board Chair, Jean Hamilton as vice-chair, and the swearing in of new Commissioners. She also discussed Carrboro’s decision to move forward with a lawsuit against Duke Energy over their role in climate change and the costs that the local government has incurred because of climate change. She also discussed events around town, including an upcoming informational session for potential foster families in Orange County, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 27. She discussed the upcoming swearing in of County Commissioners, discussed some open positions in county government, and remembers John and Lynette Jeffries. She also discussed Thanksgiving, including county closures and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 11. She discussed the business of the county commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday night, including the approval of a county multimodal plan. She also discussed a report on staffing concerns at the county’s detention center, and talked about the legacy of outgoing commissioner Ana Richards, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS