With Revaluation Underway, Orange County Faces Another Significant Rise in Property Values
Orange County is likely to see a jump of more than 50% in total property value this four-year cycle once revaluation appraisals are finished.
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Jamezetta Bedford
Orange County: Property Revaluation, Tax Hikes, Interlocal Agreements for Bond Money
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 26. She discussed the recent commissioners meeting, which included a discussion of the upcoming property revaluation, which expects to show hefty hikes in property tax. She explained the process, what people can do if they think their revaluation is wrong, and more. She also discussed the process for oversight for the school bond money for building new facilities in both of the county’s school districts, and more.
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Uproar Festival of Public Art to Return to Orange County in August
The Uproar Festival of Public Art returns this August to showcase large-scale, bold works of art outdoors in Orange County.
Read MoreOrange County: Partnership to End Homelessness, Honoring Lynching Victims, Drakeford Library Opening
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 12, discussing county news and events. She shared an update from the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness, the upcoming opening of the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.
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Orange County Leaders React to Threat of Funding Freeze, Impact of Executive Orders from Trump Administration
Orange County’s elected leaders and UNC’s chancellor shared their reactions to the threat of halted federal funding by President Trump’s administration.
Read MoreOrange County: Development Update, Black History Month, Ag Summit
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 5, discussing county news and events. She talked about Tuesday night’s meeting of the county commissioners, which included discussion of a development proposal and more. She talked about upcoming Black History Month events, an Ag Summit for Orange County, and more.
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Read MoreOrange County: Federal Funding for County Programs, Government Academy, Budget
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.
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Read MoreOrange County: Capital Needs Funding and Oversight, Snow Response
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.
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Read MoreOrange County: Board Retreat, Property Tax Revaluation, and More
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.
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Read MoreOrange County: Opioid Settlement Funds, Sustainability Award, Priorities for 2025
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.
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