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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.
October 18, 2023Orange County: School Board Raise, Affordable Housing, and MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 18. She discussed the commissioners meeting from earlier in the week, including discussion of giving the CHCCS board a raise, the conclusion of an COVID-era affordable housing initiative, the groundbreaking of Empowerment's PEACH apartments, and more....more14minPlay
October 17, 2023Hillsborough: Community Workshop, Planning Association Award, Early VotingHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 17. She discussed a recent community workshop on connectivity, the town winning an award for their comprehensive sustainability plan, the start of early voting this week, and more. She also discussed upcoming community events, including the Hillsborough Police trunk or treat event next Friday, and more....more8minPlay
October 13, 2023Carrboro: Council Budget Tool, Kidical Mass, Second Friday, and MoreCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 13. He discussed a new budget tool the town council learned about at a recent work session. He also previewed some upcoming events in the community, including Kidical Mass bike event, Second Friday Art Walk, and more. he also discussed what it's like going through an election cycle while not running for office, and more....more11minPlay
October 12, 2023Chapel Hill: University Day, Development Updates, Festifall, and MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 12. She discussed University Day on campus and what that ceremony was like. She also discussed several proposed redevelopments around Chapel Hill and how the Complete Communities Framework helps inform those developments. She also talked about FestiFall and other upcoming events in town....more13minPlay
October 11, 2023Orange County: Fire Personnel Honored, Greene Tract, Board and Commission Member NeededChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 11. She discussed Fire and Rescue personnel honored at the recent board of commissioners meeting. She also talked about the latest on the County's goal to collect feedback on the Greene Tract. She also discussed the need for community volunteers for advisory boards and commissions, listening sessions for community health, and more....more12minPlay
October 10, 2023Hillsborough: Uproar Art’s Permanent Home, Water Theft, Upcoming EventsHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 the Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 10. She discussed an Uproar Arts Festival installation that the town bought and recently had installed. She also explained some recent instances of water theft in the town, and some potential traffic effects of the the fire station parking lot resealing. She also discussed upcoming events in Hillsborough, and more....more7minPlay
October 06, 2023Carrboro: Mayor’s Endorsements, The Green Tract, Police Equity ReportCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 6. He discussed his decision to endorse candidates for town council. He also talked about an approval for a consultant on the Green Tract, and the results of the Carrboro Police Department's quarterly equity snapshot. He also discussed some upcoming events in Carrboro, and more....more11minPlay
October 05, 2023Chapel Hill: Communication With UNC, Town Employee of the Year, and MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 5. She discussed walk to school day in CHCCS, a meeting with the university chancellor's team about communication with the town, and takeaways from a meeting with west end merchants on Franklin Street. She also discussed town employee Richard Terrell who was honored as the town employee of the year this week....more13minPlay
October 04, 2023Orange County: Register of Historic Places, 4-H Week, and MoreChair of the Orange County commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 4. She discussed highlights from Tuesday night's Board of Commissioners meeting, including property tax evaluation for 2025 and renewing the lease on Hillsborough Commons. She also discussed 4-H Week in Orange County. The board also approved an application to place a two room school house north of Hillsborough on the National Register of Historic Places, and more....more11minPlay
September 22, 2023Carrboro: Pride Parades, Budgets, and CemeteriesCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils discusses Westwood Cemetery plans, gas-powered landscape equipment, and Saturday's Pride parade....more11minPlay
FAQs about Conversations with the Mayors:How many episodes does Conversations with the Mayors have?The podcast currently has 1,206 episodes available.