Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 16th.  She discussed the North Carolina General Assembly moving forward with an abortion ban and what that means for individuals, and the state of North Carolina as a whole. She also discussed the upcoming budget work session, including a possible raise in water and sewer rates. She highlighted some projects she hopes to see completed this year, including a new skate park.

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 12th.  He talked about the Carrboro Town Council's recent budget work session and some of the expectations leading up to the budget presentation set to happen in the next couple of weeks.  He also discussed Bike Month and activities scheduled around Carrboro and Chapel Hill.  He also recapped a recent appreciation event for members of advisory boards in Carrboro, and much more.

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.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 9th. She discussed the town's budget process, including what the town board learned from Town Manager Eric Peterson's budget preview at Monday night's meeting. Included are discussions of water and sewer rate increases, how to address the backlog of capital expenditures, and more.

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.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 3rd. She discussed the proposed county budget revealed at Tuesday's commissioner's meeting. Included in the budget are increased funding for schools, a 6% pay raise for county employees, and more. She also responded to some state news from the General Assembly, including proposed tightening of abortion restrictions in the state. She concluded by previewing some upcoming Orange County events.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 2nd. She discussed her decision to not seek reelection as mayor this fall. She talked about her tenure in public service for Hillsborough, and how she came to decide that December was the time to end that service.  She also discussed upcoming budget discussions for the town. Finally, she mentioned several events happening in the Hillsborough area in the coming week.

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.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 26th.  She discussed a recent outing shadowing Meals on Wheels, and an upcoming funding meeting with both of the county school districts. She also discussed how the county is addressing the opioid crisis, and what comes next for the county's use of opioid settlement funds.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke to 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 25th. She discussed Monday evening's State of the Town Address, in which she highlighted some of the town's accomplishments, and previewed where they are going in the future with their sustainability plan and more. She discussed what was different about this State of the Town Address, and the importance having such addresses. She also discussed her participation in a recent public safety roundtable hosted by state Attorney General Josh Stein.