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Every week, 97.9 The Hill chats with the mayors of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, plus the chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners. From breaking news to hot-button issues, they co... more
FAQs about Conversations with the Mayors:How many episodes does Conversations with the Mayors have?The podcast currently has 1,206 episodes available.
November 28, 2023Hillsborough: Holiday Activities, Strategic Plan Quarterly Updates, and MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 28. She discussed upcoming holiday activities in Hillsborough, including the downtown gingerbread house displays. She also discussed quarterly updates for the town's Strategic Plan, and more....more9minPlay
November 22, 2023Orange County: Medicaid Expansion, Broadband Rollout, and MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 22. She discussed what Medicaid expansion might look like in Orange County when it begins next month. She also talked about upcoming rural broadband expansion, community feedback sought on land use, upcoming community events, and more....more11minPlay
November 21, 2023Hillsborough: Reflections on Jenn Weaver’s TenureHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 21. She reflected on her time in town government, highlighting what she thinks her time in office will be remembered for. She also talked about things she would have liked to accomplish but did not have the opportunity. She also discussed the town's intern program and more....more11minPlay
November 17, 2023Carrboro: Geopolitical Resolutions, Community Safety Task Force, and MoreCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 17. He discussed the town council's recent decision to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. He also talked about findings from the community's safety task force, discussed some upcoming community events, and more....more11minPlay
November 17, 2023Chapel Hill: Crisis Unit Turns 50, Extending Services South, and MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 16. She discussed a celebration for the 50th year of Chapel Hill's Mobile Crisis Unit. She also discussed the town council's decision to approve extending water and sewer services southward. She also previewed upcoming holiday activities, a weekend tree planting, and more....more14minPlay
November 15, 2023Hillsborough: Vision Zero, “Parent’s Bill of Rights,” Holiday ActivitiesHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 14. She discussed the town's decision to adopt the Vision Zero Strategy for eliminating traffic fatalities. She also responded to the "Parent's Bill of Rights" as school districts begin to figure out implementation. She previewed upcoming holiday activities, recognized town staff who recently won awards, and more....more10minPlay
November 10, 2023Carrboro: Election Reaction, Holiday Parade, and MoreCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday November 10. He discussed the results of this week's municipal elections in Carrboro, and what he expects to see going forward. He also previewed several upcoming events in Carrboro, including Carrboro Film Fest next weekend, the holiday parade and Carrboro tree lighting, and more....more10minPlay
November 09, 2023Chapel Hill: Election Debrief, Legion Road Events, University Place, and MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 9. She discussed the results of Tuesday's election in Chapel Hill. She also discussed some ongoing development projects around town, including University Place. She talked about the upcoming Food Truck Rodeo at the Legion Road property, the Chapel Hill Holiday Parade, and more....more14minPlay
November 08, 2023Orange County: Election Aftermath, Working With New Mayors, Veteran’s DayChair of Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 8. She discussed yesterday's election, and what it will be like for the county commissioners to work with new mayors in the area. She also outlined upcoming events in the Orange County community, including the Veteran's Day ceremony scheduled for Friday, and more....more11minPlay
November 07, 2023Hillsborough: Election Day, New Mayor, Town-Wide SurveyHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 7. Today is election day, so she discussed having an election day in which she is not on the ballot. She also discussed the themes that have emerged in this election cycle for Hillsborough. She went on to discuss incoming Mayor Mark Bell and what his strengths are as a civic leader. He also talked about upcoming community events, and a town-wide survey that recently went out to Hillsborough residents....more9minPlay
FAQs about Conversations with the Mayors:How many episodes does Conversations with the Mayors have?The podcast currently has 1,206 episodes available.