Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 7. With Tropical Storm Debby prepare to bring inches of rain and inclement weather to the region, Bedford discusses the early response from the county government and how a state of emergency helps with preparation. She also previews her upcoming trip to the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ annual conference and shares an update on a pet pig that has caught the attention of some residents on social media.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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