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.

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 21st.  He discussed his thought process leading up to Wednesday afternoon's announcement that he will not seek reelection this fall. He also discussed a proposed inter-government climate council in the county. He also discussed some upcoming community events, including a soil collection ceremony to honor the county's victims of lynching.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 20th.  She discussed the news that Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils will not seek reelection. She also discussed her own thought process leading up to her decision to run or not run this fall. She also gave highlights of Wednesday night's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, in which there was a public hearing on the Complete Communities and Shaping Our Future initiatives, and previewed some upcoming events around town.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 the Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 19th.  She discussed her attendance at a public safety roundtable with Attorney General Josh Stein. She also discussed the county's approach to using opioid settlement funds, findings from the Library Task Force, and more.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 18th. She discussed her participation in the press conference announcing the Transportation Future Act and what the Act aims to do.  She also discussed the town's Comprehensive Sustainability Plan and the public comment period concluding with a public hearing coming up later this week. She also previewed next week's State of the Town address, and more.