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Chair of the Orange Count Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 24. She discussed an upcoming joint meeting among the County Commissioners and the Boards of Education for both Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools. They will be discussing upcoming budget needs for the school districts and a possible bond referendum to help fund those needs. She also previewed an upcoming community meeting on the use of Opioid Settlement funds, discussed early voting in Orange County, and more.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 23. He discussed the current state of Hillsborough, as outlined in his State of the Town address from earlier this week. He discussed Hillsborough's role in the American Revolution, in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the Revolution. He highlighted the town's Comprehensive Sustainability Plan and more. He also also recapped the first ever Hillsborough Climate Challenge, highlighting key events and the closing celebration at Blackwood Farm Park, and more.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 19. She discussed the Carrboro Town Council's recent budget conversations as the council works toward finalizing a budget in the next several weeks. She also talked about the impending opening of the 203 S. Greensboro building, which will house a future branch of the Orange County Library. She discussed the Intergovernmental Climate Council and concerns about the voices not being represented in Intergovernmental Councils, and more.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April, 18. She discussed town's recent legislative breakfast. She also talked about the latest developments in budget and bond conversations amongst the council. She talked about a project coming to Legion Road that will allow for affordable housing for seniors. She responded to UNC's potential banning of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. She also talked about upcoming town events, activities, and more.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 17. She discussed the recently announced retirement of Town Manager Bonnie Hammersley. She also discussed the most recent meeting of the board of commissioners, which included discussion of the HOME Investment Partnership Program, and upsate to the Lands Legacy Action Plan, and doing some voter education on the upcoming school bond referendum. She also discussed the upcoming opening of the 203 S. Greensboro building in Carrboro, which will house the Southern Branch of the Orange County Library, Carrboro Parks and Rec, and more.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 16. He discussed the most recent round of events in the Hillsborough Climate Challenge, and previewing many of the upcoming events. He also talked about culminating celebration to be held on Sunday. He also talked about preparing for next week's State of the Town Address, which will be his first as mayor. He talked about longtime town employee David "Tiny" Moore, who is retiring soon, and much more.