Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 23. She brings details on a specially-called board meeting on broadband, as well as details on a revaluation appeals extension. Plus: Price shares what her Juneteenth celebration was like thanks to many events around the community.
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The Orange County government recently selected Corey Root to serve as its next Housing and...
Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the latest news around the county government. She brings results from Tuesday’s BOCC meeting, including the passage of next year’s operating budget, as well as details on a new COVID-19 vaccination method. Plus: several Juneteenth events are slated for this weekend, including one Price helped coordinate!
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Elections for the Orange County Board of Commissioners are held in even numbered years with commissioners serving four-year terms, however the board is now seeking public input on how those elections are held. If changes are made, they could be applied in the next commissioner election in 2022.
Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring highlights from the board’s budget work session Tuesday night. Price describes a big decision by the commissioners on a Durham Tech expansion, as well as other needs around the county that will be funded next fiscal year. Plus: she shares thoughts on Commissioner Mark Dorosin’s upcoming departure from the board.
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Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss her Memorial Day weekend and the county board meeting Tuesday night. She brings updates on some resolutions celebrating Juneteenth and the South Orange Rescue Squad, as well as more discussion on the Buckhorn Area Study,
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Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the recent topics surrounding the county government. Price shares her thoughts on Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle expecting to step away at the end of 2021, as well as how Orange County’s vaccination rates are continuing to rise. Plus: the county commissioner reflects on the conversations of racial justice in Orange County one year after the death of George Floyd.
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Amid changing guidelines from the state and federal government, Orange County may soon have to alter its COVID-19 State of Emergency order to expire ahead of schedule.
Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring updates from Tuesday’s budget hearing. Plus: she shares how Orange County Health Department is preparing to welcome children 12-15 years old to get their COVID-19 vaccines and how community members can soon directly share their thoughts on the Buckhorn Area Plan.
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Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price visits the 97.9 The Hill Studio for her weekly check-in, bringing updates from a busy board meeting on Tuesday night. She shares news on the budget presentation, street name changes and a proclamation to honor Roy Williams. Plus: will Orange County’s state of emergency change with the state’s updated public health guidelines?
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