Conversations with the Mayors

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Ahead of her rotating off as board chair, Bedford shares her plans to run for re-election in District 1, as well as shares the other candidates she knows so far. She also discusses what she can […] The post Orange County: CITEL Deal, Finishing Board Chair Duties and Filing Period appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Bell joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, Nov. 25 to detail news around town. The post Hillsborough: Fourth Amendment Rights, Urban Service Boundary and Holiday Service appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 21, discussing town news and events. She discussed the most recent meeting of the town council, including the passage of the Downtown Area Plan. She also talked about the recent presence of federal immigration officials in the Triangle, and a resolution passed by the town council in response to that. She also recalled Thursday's ceremony inducting Braxton Foushee into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, and more. The post Carrboro: Downtown Area Plan Passes, Supporting Immigrant Communities, Braxton Foushee Honored appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 20, discussing town news and events. She discussed the latest on federal immigration action in the community, which as seen no documented cases of arrests in Orange County so far. She also updated the latest from the town council, which included proclamation, a LUMO vote being put off until January, a change to a housing development that will add money to the town's affordable housing fund, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Federal Immigration Action Update, Town Council Meeting Recap, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 19. She discussed the reaction to federal immigration officers in the Triangle area, including a statement read at the commissioners' meeting last night. She also talked about a development proposal off NC 86 which was denied by the board. She discussed a facilities upgrade plan, previewed upcoming community events, and more. The post Orange County: Reaction to ICE, Development Denied, Facilities Upgrade appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 18, discussing town news and events. He talked about reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers being in Hillsborough. He also clarified the town's use of license plate reading technology, previewed some upcoming community events, and more. The post Hillsborough: ICE in The Triangle, Plate Readers, Community Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Pro Tem Danny Nowell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 14, filling in for Mayor Barbara Foushee. He discussed the most recent Town Council meeting, which saw discussion of the town’s Unified Development Ordinance, which dovetailed into a discussion of the downtown area plan. He also talked about leaf […] The post Carrboro: Unified Development Ordinance and the Downtown Area Plan appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 13, discussing town news and events. She discussed the highlights from the Chapel Hill Town Council meeting from earlier in the week, including an update to the town's formal petition process. She also talked about the Gap in SNAP funding and the ways in which the community came together to fill those gaps. She also previewed upcoming events and more. The post Chapel Hill: Town Council Meeting Recap, Filling the SNAP Gap, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 12, discussing county news and events. She talked about the commissioners recent discussion of rural land use. She outlined a plan to sell vacant park land off Millhouse road to a recreation non-profit. She discussed Veterans Day activities in the community, an upcoming "repair cafe" coming to the Whitted Building, and more. The post Orange County: Rural Land Use, Selling Vacant Park Land, Veterans Day appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 11, discussing town news and events. He discussed Veteran's Day, and his participation in an Orange County event earlier in the day. He also discussed cold weather shelters and a food distribution event from last weekend. He talked about the installation UPROAR art in the town's sculpture garden, and more. The post Hillsborough: Veterans Day, Cold Weather, UPROAR Art Installed appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 7, discussing town news and events. She recapped Tuesday's municipal election, which saw her reelected to a second term. She also discussed continued uncertainty around federal food benefits amid the government shutdown. She talked about ongoing community outreach efforts around the Downtown Area Plan, upcoming events in Carrboro, and more. The post Carrboro: Election Recap, Food Distribution, Downtown Area Plan appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 6, discussing town news and events. She talked about election night, which saw two town councilmembers earn reelection and the election of two first time councilmembers. She also talked about upcoming food distribution events and ongoing effects to community members. She discussed the town's trails reopening several months early after storm damage. She also previewed several upcoming town events and more. The post Chapel Hill: Election Night, Food Access, Trails Reopen appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 5, discussing county news and events. She discussed election results from Tuesday's municipal elections, the ongoing uncertainty around food benefits and resources in our community, and the various Veterans Day recognitions happening in our community, and more. The post Orange County: Election Reactions, Food Resources, Veterans Day appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 4, discussing town news and events. He discussed election day in Hillsborough, which will result in his election to a second term as mayor as he is running unopposed. He discussed what he is proud of and what lessons he learned during his first term. He also discussed his vision for Hillsborough during his second. He also shared positive feedback he's heard since the board voted to cancel their contract with Flock Safety, and more. The post Hillsborough: Reelection Night for Mark Bell, Reaction to Plate Reader Cancelation appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 30 discussing town news and events. She talked about Halloween in our community, with the Chapel Hill Downtown Halloween expected to continue its trend of being a low key event. She also talked about a housing summit from last week as the town continues to understand the needs of its housings stock. She also discussed food resource opportunities as the threat of federal food benefits ending looms on Saturday. She recognize Dale May as this year's Cal Horton Award Winner, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Halloween Night Downtown, Housing Summit, Food Resources appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 28, discussing town news and events. He recapped the town board of commissioners meeting from Monday night, which saw the board go into closed session to discuss their contract with Flock Safety, who they had contracted to install video license plate readers in town. The board decided to cancel the contract, which they did in open session after concluding the closed session. He discussed the rationale for that choice and the process. He also recapped the River Park Concert, and more. The post Hillsborough: Cancelling License Plate Readers appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 24, discussing town news and events. She discussed the latest on the Downtown Area Plan, including some increased community outreach efforts. She discussed a clean financial report for the town from the previous fiscal year, discussed early voting in Carrboro at the Drakeford Library Complex, and more. The post Carrboro: Downtown Area Plan, Financial Report, Early Voting appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chape Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 23, discussing town news and events. She discussed early voting, which began in Chapel Hill today. She talked about the latest on the continued Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, gave an update on the vacant town council seat, talked about the upcoming Festifall market, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Early Voting, LUMO Update, Vacant Council Seat appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 22, discussing county news and events. She discussed early voting in Orange County, which expands tomorrow to additional location in southern Orange County. She also shared details from this week's Board of Commissioners Meeting, including the latest on an interlocal agreement on schools, an update on rural broadband, a design for the new Crisis Diversion Center, and more. The post Orange County: Early Voting Continues, Interlocal Agreement on Schools, Broadband Update appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 21, discussing town news and events. He discussed early voting for the upcoming municipal election, with Hillsborough hosting the only early voting spot in Orange County for the first several days. He also discussed a closure of an exit off of I-40 as part of the ongoing widening project on that road. He previewed this weekend's River Park Concert, and more. The post Hillsborough: Early Voting, Exit Closed, River Park Concert appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 17, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent work session for the town council, which included discussion of the Unified Development Ordinance rewrite, and more. She also previewed this weekend's West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro, a delay in trash collection, and more. The post Carrboro: Unified Development Ordinance, West End Poetry, Trash Collection appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 16, discussing town news and events. She talked about the town finding a way to open some of the greenways damaged by this summer's flooding, while the repairs are ongoing. She also previewed some upcoming events in the community, including the town's Festifall Markets, the beginning of the early voting period for our municipal elections, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Trails Reopen, Festifall Markets, Early Voting appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 15, discussing county news and events.  She talked about the start of early voting in Orange County, which gets underway tomorrow. She also shared updates from the county's fire departments from last night's board of commissioners meeting, as well as an update on the Land Use 2050 plan, and more. The post Orange County: Early Voting, Fire Department Update, Land Use 2050 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 14, discussing town news and events. He talked about the county's Land Use 2050 Plan, and how there are some areas that may be at issue for Hillsborough. He also talked about the town getting a new license plate reader system and the pushback from some community members on that. He talked about the ceremony for new Police Chief Jason Winn, and more. The post Hillsborough: License Plate Readers, Land Use 2050, New Police Chief Ceremony appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 9, discussing town news and events. She discussed Wednesday night's town council meeting, which saw an affordable housing report, a vote on a nine-story development on MLK, an upcoming closure to Rosemary Street, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Affordable Housing Report, 9 Story Development, Rosemary St. Closure appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 10, discussing county news and events. She reviewed a discussion of he Broadband Task Force from the most recent board of commissioners meeting. She also talked about a vote on a new subdivision off 54. She discussed a new format for commissioners meetings in which they meet early for closed session, and more. The post Orange County: Broadband Task Force, New Subdivision, Closed Session First appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 7, discussing town news and events. He gave an update on flood recovery in Hillsborough, with most of the parks space around town reopened, replacement vehicles ordered, and private residents recovering as well. He also discussed local businesses around Hillsborough, including some recent openings. He also talked about upcoming community news and events and more. The post Hillsborough: Flood Update, Business Update, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 2, discussing town news and events. She talked about football gameday impacts on downtown businesses, including an upcoming study with the university, the Chamber, and the visitor's bureau to measure that impact. She discussed the Chapel Hill Police getting their new headquarters up and running. The talked about a recent trip to Raleigh with some of the economic development for the North Carolina Starter's Launch, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Football Gamedays, New Police Station, North Carolina Starter’s Launch appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 1, discussing county news and events. She talked about the recent shutdown of the federal government and how that might affect Orange County going forward. She also discussed a recent meeting the commissioners had with both of the county's school boards. She discussed highlights from the agenda for next week's meeting, talked about the board's priorities for the rest of the year, and more. The post Orange County: Federal Shutdown, Joint School Board Meeting, Board Priorities appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 30, discussing town news and events. He discussed major takeaways from a recent parking study the town commissioned from a consultant. He also discussed the recent reopening of Gold Park and sections of River Walk that had been closed since Tropical Depression Chantal back in July. He also previewed upcoming town events and more. The post Hillsborough: Gold Park and River Walk Reopen, Parking Study appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee Spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 26. She discussed Thursday's court proceedings, in which Duke Energy is attempting to have the case Carrboro brought against them dismissed. She also previewed a busy weekend coming up in Carrboro, featuring the Carrboro Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, as well as the celebration of Carrboro's designation as an All-America City on Sunday. The post Carrboro: Day in Court vs. Duke Energy, Carrboro Music Fest, All-America City appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 26, discussing town news and events. She gave updates on three development projects from the town council meeting on Wednesday, including a large housing development on Weaver Dairy Road. She also discussed a move in the state legislature to limit local authority over construction projects for UNC. She also talked about upcoming events in the community and more. The post Chapel Hill: Development Project Updates, Local Zoning for UNC Projects in Jeopardy appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 24, discussing county news and events. She talked about the Orange County Roadshow hoping to inform residents of all of the services and opportunities provided by the county. She also previewed an upcoming meeting with the two school boards, and how they hope a format change to that meeting will foster more discussion. She also spoke of the continued importance of supporting the arts, and more. The post Orange County: Orange County Roadshow, Joint School Board Meeting, Supporting Arts appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 24, discussing town news and events. He discussed the town manager's naming of Jeff Winn as the permanent police chief after serving in the role on an interim basis for the last several months. He also discussed the most recent board of commissioners meeting, which saw a couple of updates on transportation projects and goals for the town. He also talked about the town's leaf collection practices, upcoming events, and more. The post Hillsborough: Police Chief Named, Commissioners Work Session, Transportation Update appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 19, discussing town news and events. She talked about this week's Carroboro Town Council meeting, which saw various updates from town staff on the aftermath of Tropical Depression Chantal. She gave updates from the fire department, public works, and how the storm will impact the budget. She also previewed a busy end of the month for town events with both the Carrboro Music Festival and the celebration for All-America City coming soon. The post Carrboro: Tropical Storm Recovery, Budget Impacts, Upcoming Town Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 18, discussing town news and events. She discussed the town's recent change to leaf collection policy, and feedback coming from the community on that topic. She also discussed a proposed grocery store at Glen Lennox, and how that may not come before council under the development agreement with Grubb Properties. She talked about upcoming opportunities to give the town feedback on the parks master plan, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Leaf Policy, Glen Lennox Development, Parks & Rec Master Plan appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 17, discussing county news and events. She talked about the commissioners decision to amend their rural broadband agreement with Lumos. She also described a life saving action by staff at Stanback Middle School after a student went into cardiac arrest. She discussed the future Orange County Crisis Diversion Center, and more. The post Orange County: Rural Broadband Vote and a Life Saving Action at Stanback Middle School appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 16, discussing town news and events. He revisited receiving the first Spirit of Hillsborough Award for his role in helping save a person from an overdose. He discussed the award's purpose and when the next one might be awarded. He also recapped Hog Day from the previous weekend, talked about a drug arrest Hillsborough Police made after a month long investigation, and more. The post Hillsborough: Spirit of Hillsborough Award, Hog Day, Drug Arrest appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 12, discussing town news and events. She discussed the passing of local Civil Rights leader and former Carrboro Alderman Hilliard Caldwell, who died last week at the age of 88. She discussed his legacy and importance in the community. She also discussed the expansion of the CARE (Crisis Assistance, Response, & Engagement) Team to Carrboro, and what that means for the community going forward. She previewed next week's town council meeting, and more. The post Carrboro: Remembering Hilliard Caldwell, Council Meetings Resume, CARE Team in Carrboro appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 11, discussing town news and events. She gave updates on the major items from this week's town council meeting, including a mixed use development project on MLK Blvd, updates on the affordable housing plan and Chantal recovery. She discussed a change to the way the town will be collecting leaves from residents this fall, some upcoming closures to Parks and Rec facilities, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Town Council Update, Chantal Updates, Honoring First Responders appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 9, discussing town news and events. He talked about the approval a housing development that will provide "naturally occurring affordable housing" in town. He also shared some preliminary results from a downtown parking study, shared details of a NARCAN training at the recent board of commissioners meeting, and more. The post Hillsborough: Affordable Housing, Parking Study, NARCAN Training appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 5, discussing town news and events. She discussed the town's Safe Route to School Action Plan, which is getting more attention with the start of school. She discussed a new bike detection system to provide more safety for bicycles at some key intersections around town. She also discussed the opening of the new bakery Even Dough, and the other businesses along that portion of Weaver Street. She also previewed some upcoming events at the end of the month and more. The post Carrboro: Safe Routes To School, Bike Detection System, New Business appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 4, discussing town news and events. She talked about the pre-game experience in Chapel Hill for this season's opening game for UNC Football. She also discussed a new development on Homestead Road that was awarded tax credits for building affordable senior housing. She previewed a Sustainability Showdown competition between Chapel Hill and other municipalities, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Gameday Experience, Affordable Housing Tax Credits, Sustainability Showdown appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 3, discussing county news and events. She previewed the upcoming Thursday meeting of the county commissioners. She also talked about tourism in Orange County after some tourism impact data was released by the Orange County Tourism Office. She also discussed upcoming county events and more. The post Orange County: Thursday Commissioners Meeting, Economic Impact of Tourism appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 2, discussing town news and events. He discussed upcoming public tours of the town's water treatment facilities and the increased interest around those facilities given recent flooding and loss of BRIC funding from the federal government. He also warned of a recent scam with scammers posing as the Town. He previewed a busy Board of Commissioners meeting coming up early next week, and more. The post Hillsborough: Water Treatment Tours, Scam Alert, Upcoming Board Meeting appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 29. She discussed her recent participation in her first board meeting for the North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials. She also talked about the conclusion of the UPROAR Festival of Public Art, and Carrboro's purchase of “Venus Flytrap” by Hamidou Sissoko. She also gave an update on storm recovery in the community and more. The post Carrboro: UPROAR Purchase, NCBEMO Meeting, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 28, discussing town news and events. She talked about game day in Chapel Hill, as football season is set to begin on Monday for UNC. She discussed the conclusion of the UPROAR Arts Festival in Orange County, provided an update on some pedestrian safety features recently added on some of the busier streets around town, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Football Game Day, UPROAR Conclusion, Pedestrian Safety appeared first on Chapelboro.com.