Pam Hemminger

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 26th.  She discussed the latest on the town’s proposed budget, which includes an almost 10% increase in the town’s property tax rate. She also shared the latest on discussions to allow more density in some neighborhoods, and the latest from UNC Health on their Eastowne development.  She also mentioned upcoming weekend events, including government offices being closed for the Memorial Day Holiday.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 11th. She offered condolences to the family and loved ones of Chapel Hill Police Officer Mike Mineer, who died in an automobile accident off duty earlier this week. Also included is a lengthy discussion of the initial budget proposal from Interim Town Manager Chris Blue. The budget proposal increases the budget 11% from the previous year. She also discussed the use of the town’s ARPA funds–as voted on by the public.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 4th. She discussed her participation at a conference of the Regional Transportation Alliance. She discussed a federal shift in focus from light rail to Bus Rapid Transit, and what that means for Chapel Hill going forward. They also discussed graduation weekend for UNC, and she responded to some of the controversial bills being advanced through the General Assembly. She also discussed other upcoming events in the community.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 27th.  She discussed highlights from Wednesday night’s town council meeting. That includes discussion and voting to proceed on a 7 story apartment building at the corner of Rosemary and Columbia Streets.  We also hear an update on UNC Health’s plans for redevelopment at Eastowne, and she reflects on her time working with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver, who recently announced that she is not running for reelection. 

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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 20th.  She discussed the news that Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils will not seek reelection. She also discussed her own thought process leading up to her decision to run or not run this fall. She also gave highlights of Wednesday night’s Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, in which there was a public hearing on the Complete Communities and Shaping Our Future initiatives, and previewed some upcoming events around town. 

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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 13th.  She discussed community events, including the the Bocce Derby, Sutton’s 100th birthday, and more. She also discussed the town council’s complete communities work session, where the council discussed recommendations for increasing density and affordability of housing in Chapel Hill. The council discussed allowing for more duplexes in future town development.  

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