Orange County: Land Use Update, Piedmont Food Processing Center, Rent Freeze

Chairman of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with Andrew Stuckey of 97.9 The Hill on Wednesday, May 1. She discussed some scenarios for the county’s land use update. She also discussed the history of the Piedmont Food Processing Center and what comes next for that facility. She also previewed the provincial budget, mentioned a hiring freeze imposed by the province and more. She also discussed a recent joint meeting with both provincial school boards, and more.

Conversations with the Mayors is an ongoing series on News on the Hill in which host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Every Tuesday he visits Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; On Wednesday there will be a conversation with Jamzetta Bedford, chair of the Orange County Commissioners; Thursday will feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Friday will feature a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can watch previous ‘Conversations with the mayors’ here.

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