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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: February 7, 2017
Action Agenda
Item No. 11-d
SUBJECT: Orange Unified Transportation Board —Appointment
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Member Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Applicant Interest List
Applications for Persons on the Interest
List
PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Orange County Unified Transportation
Board.
BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration:
• Appointment to a partial term to fill a vacancy (position #9) "At-Large" expiring
09/30/2017. This vacancy is due to the resignation of John Rubin who had some
expertise in "Planning". The Staff indicated that it would be preferable for the
appointee to have a similar or related background.
POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE
9 TBD Orange County At-Large 09/30/2017
NOTE - If position #9 is appointed, the following vacancies remain:
• None
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: Enable Full Civic Participation. Ensure that Orange County
residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating
disparities in participation and barriers to participation.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider making an
appointment to the Orange Unified Transportation Board.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Orange Unified Transportation Board
Meeting Times: 6:30 pm third Wednesday each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Abigaile Pittman
Meeting Place: West Campus Office Bldg. Positions: 14 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2567
Description: <div>The Orange Unified Transportation Board(OUTBoard)advises the Orange County Board of County Commissioners and provides information and comments on major
transportation issues.Specifically, the OUTBoard provides the Board of County Commissioners with recommendations regarding the overall planning and
programming of transportation improvements in the County,including: </div>
CDR Alexander Castro Jr Day Phone: 919-619-1510 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/08/2012
1 Evening Phone: 919-929-6368 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/20/2015
5915 Morrow Mill Road FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 09/30/2018
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: alexcastrojr @hotmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Bingham Twnsp Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: Bingham Twnshp.
David 1. Laudlclna Day Phone: 919-942-4444 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/17/2015
2 Evening Phone: 919-942-4444 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 09/20/2016
3239 Wood Duck Lane FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 09/30/2019
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: laud9876 @bellsouth.net Resid/Spec Req: ... Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: At-Large
Ed Vaughn Day Phone: 919-283-4444 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/21/2014
3 Evening Phone: 919-283-4444 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/21/2014
5507 Old Noble Rd FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 09/30/2017
Cedar Grove NC 27231 E-mail: eddievee @ncxncom Resid/Spec Req: Cedar Grove Twnsp Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Cedar Grove Township
Erle Smith Day Phone: 919-259-2100 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/20/2015
4 Evening Phone: 919-929-1596 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/20/2015
103 Sunset Creek Cir FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2018
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: Erle @ErleSmith.com Resid/Spec Req: Chapel Hill Twnsp Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Chapel Hill Township
Donna Musson Day Phone: 919 428-3683 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/20/2016
5 Evening Phone: same Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 09/20/2016
600 Sinai Circle FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 09/30/2019
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: donna @musson.org Resid/Spec Req: Eno Twnsp Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Eno Township
Monday,January 23,2017 Page 1
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Orange Unified Transportation Board
Meeting Times: 6:30 pm third Wednesday each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Abigaile Pittman
Meeting Place: West Campus Office Bldg. Positions: 14 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2567
Description: <div>The Orange Unified Transportation Board(OUTBoard)advises the Orange County Board of County Commissioners and provides information and comments on major
transportation issues.Specifically, the OUTBoard provides the Board of County Commissioners with recommendations regarding the overall planning and
programming of transportation improvements in the County,including: </div>
Brantley Wells Day Phone: 919-732-3883 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/15/2013
6 Evening Phone: 919-998-8630 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/15/2013
745 Mary E.Cook Road FAX: 336-599-7226 Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 09/30/2017
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: wells.14544 @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Twnsp Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Hillsborough Township
Theodore W. Trlebel Day Phone: 919-732-6691 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/08/2012
7 Evening Phone: 919-732-6691 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/20/2015
6601 Sirladdinn Ln FAX: 919-681-8288 Township: Little River Expiration: 09/30/2018
Rougemont NC 27572 E-mail: triebel @mindspring.com Resid/Spec Req: Little River Twnsp Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: Little River Township
Art Menlus Day Phone: 919-675-2787 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/21/2014
8 Evening Phone: 919-675-2787 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/21/2014
6627 Maynard Farm Rd FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 09/30/2017
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: art(?�artmenius.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: At-Large
VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed:
9 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment:
FAX: Township: Expiration: 09/30/2017
E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms:
Special Repr: At-Large
Gary Saunders Day Phone: 919-707-8413 Sex: Male First Appointed: 06/18/2013
10 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/20/2015
103 Woodshire Lane FAX: 919-733-1812 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2018
Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail: gary.saunders @ncdenngov Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: At-Large
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Orange Unified Transportation Board
Meeting Times: 6:30 pm third Wednesday each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Abigaile Pittman
Meeting Place: West Campus Office Bldg. Positions: 14 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2567
Description: <div>The Orange Unified Transportation Board(OUTBoard)advises the Orange County Board of County Commissioners and provides information and comments on major
transportation issues.Specifically, the OUTBoard provides the Board of County Commissioners with recommendations regarding the overall planning and
programming of transportation improvements in the County,including: </div>
Heidi Perry Day Phone: 919-962-0572 Sex: Female First Appointed: 10/21/2014
11 Chair Evening Phone: 919-929-8671 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/21/2014
407 Robert Hunt Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2017
Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail: heidiperov @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: At-Large
Dr. Jeff Charles Day Phone: 919-489-7753 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/20/2015
12 Evening Phone: 919-489-7753 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/20/2015
5904 Treetop Ridge FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2018
Durham NC 27705 E-mail:jmc51 @ix.netcom.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: At-Large
Alyson West Day Phone: 5037345299 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/20/2016
13 Evening Phone: 5037345299 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 09/20/2016
325 Brandywine Rd FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2019
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: alyson.west(? gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: At-Large
Justin Miller Day Phone: 919-448-1376 Sex: Male First Appointed: 12/13/2016
14 Evening Phone: 919-448-1376 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/13/2016
5505 US 70 FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 09/30/2019
Mebane NC 27302 E-mail:justindm8 @yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: At-Large
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Abigaile Pittman
Orange Unified Transportation Board
Contact Phone: 919-245-2567
Ramchandra Athavale Day Phone: 919-809-3762 Sex: Male
107 River Walk Lane Evening Phone: 919-240-7889 Race: African American
Carrboro NC 27510 Cell Phone: 919-809-3762 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: athavale r a @att.net Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Date Applied: 12/21/2016
Skills: Also Serves On:
David Mansor Day Phone: 9148431067 Sex: Male
105D Weatherstone Dr. Evening Phone: 9148431067 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 9148431067 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: Davidjmansor @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Date Applied: 01/15/2017
Skills: Also Serves On:
Jeremy Marzuola Day Phone: 510-435-9685 Sex: Male
705 W.Main St.,Unit D Evening Phone: 510-435-9685 Race: Caucasian
Carrboro NC 27510 Cell Phone: 510-435-9685 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: jlmarzuola @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Date Applied: 11/13/2016
Skills: Also Serves On: Commission for the Environment
Jenn Sykes Day Phone: 9194428152 Sex: Female
210 Collins Ave Evening Phone: 9194428152 Race: Hispanic
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 9194428152 Township: Hillsborough
E-mail: sykes.jennifer @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Lim
Date Applied: 01/21/2017
Skills: Also Serves On:
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Page 1 of 2 Ramchandra Athavale
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ramchandra Athavale
Name Called:
Home Address: 107 River Walk Lane
Carrboro NC 27510
Phone (Day): 919-809-3762
Phone (Evening): 919-240-7889
Phone (Cell): 919-809-3762
Email: athavale_r_a@att.net
Place of Employment: Durham Tech Community College
Job Title: Part-time tutor
Year of OC Residence: 2012
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: African American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Orange County Democratic Party
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Carrboro Parks & Rec Commission (in the past)
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have experience in leadership with the Sierra Club and WakeUp Wake County when I lived in
Cary.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I want to help shape the future of the county to promote well-thought-out, environmentally sound
construction.
Conflict of Interest:
Orange Unified Transportation Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have experience in transportation issues with the Sierra Club and WakeUp Wake County when
I lived in Cary. I have two engineering degrees.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I want to help shape our transportation choices going forward, with particular emphasis on
determining how to implement light rail.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
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Page 2 of 2 Ramchandra Athavale
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise
for this board.
I have experience in leadership with the Sierra Club and WakeUp Wake County when I lived in
Cary.
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board?
I can bring a fresh voice from someone relatively new to the county while adding diversity to it.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
To ensure that future construction in the county is done in a safe, environmentally sound,
esthetically appealing, and functional way.
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
Transportation access, affordable housing, environmental stewardship.
What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth?
Fight for the values that make Orange County great, but be willing to work with all that work in
good faith.
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities?
(FYI, I get an error when I try to link to the pdf from the above link).
Most of what I indicated above is in the document. I am also a strong supporter of social justice. I have a son in the
LGBTQ community.
Other Comments:
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Page 1 of 4 David Mansor
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: David Mansor
Name Called:
Home Address: 105D Weatherstone Dr.
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 9148431067
Phone (Evening): 9148431067
Phone (Cell): 9148431067
Email: Davidjmansor @gmail.com
Place of Employment: UNC School of Law and Light Switch Business Co
Job Title: Student, and Business Consultant
Year of OC Residence: 2016
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Currently, I am an active member of the Chapel Hill Carrboro Chamber of Commerce,
and a Rugby player. I play for the Chapel Hill Men s Rugby team, and I am a sponsor of
the Chapel Hill Highlanders High School Rugby team. In addition, I also a sponsored the
East Chapel Hill High School football team this past Fall season.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange Unified Transportation Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Specifically, I can create tremendous value for Orange Unified Transportation Board in three
nuanced ways:
First, I understand identifying and approaching professionals for cooperative partnerships is
usually much more than just talking numbers and market factors. I am cognizant of the
economic, personal, political, and public perception implications a deal can have. Through my
own negotiations, I have learned about the importance of timing, and empathy within any deal.
While working with the board I plan to use my strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with
board members and community partners to accomplish our goals.
Second, I have practical experience on how deals are found, developed, and completed. I
understand the various types of value advantages a deal can produce. Beyond the scope of the
law, I can read and build pro-forma breakeven analysis charts, cash flow projections, and have a
working concept of some corporate financing tools. Through the Entrepreneur Lab class (Spring
2017 Section), I will gain more hands-on experience working with start-up founders, growth
executives, and venture capitalists. This work will advise me on how we can better foster these
relationships and growths going forward in the planning of Orange County. The business skills
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learned will continue to round my perspective and insight for my responsibilities on the board. I
want to bring these business skills and my strong interpersonal abilities to the Board.
Third, I understand how enthusiasm is essential and contagious in the work place; it breathes
life into everything.As a successful door-to-door insurance salesman, I learned the value of
enthusiasm combined with the habit of happily doing more than you are asked can create
previously nonexistent opportunities. I plan to bring these two habits to my membership on the
board, and keep momentum up.
I desire to be on the Orange Unified Transportation Board, because of the Orange Countya€TMs
emphasis on innovation, and growth over the next twenty years. For me, an opportunity to add
value to the incredible on-going work at in Orange County will be a long-term investment in the
organization, and my commitment to be a Tar-Heel.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am a JD/MBA student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I would like to get
involved in helping your team to implement the Durham-Orange Light Rail project. With my
background in entrepreneurship and the law, I could be a tremendous free asset for your team
to utilize. I have attached a resume, and included my Linkedin HTML link so you can verify my
abilities to execute and work on high level projects.
Over the next four years I will be in the area pursing a JD/MBA, and would love an opportunity to
work on this project throughout all four years.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to speaking soon.
Conflict of Interest:
I own two properties.
105D Weatherstone Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514
107C Weatherstone Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Page 3 of 4 David Mansor
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Specifically, I can create tremendous value for Orange Unified Transportation Board in three
nuanced ways:
First, I understand identifying and approaching professionals for cooperative partnerships is
usually much more than just talking numbers and market factors. I am cognizant of the
economic, personal, political, and public perception implications a deal can have. Through my
own negotiations, I have learned about the importance of timing, and empathy within any deal.
While working with the board I plan to use my strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with
board members and community partners to accomplish our goals.
Second, I have practical experience on how deals are found, developed, and completed. I
understand the various types of value advantages a deal can produce. Beyond the scope of the
law, I can read and build pro-forma breakeven analysis charts, cash flow projections, and have a
working concept of some corporate financing tools. Through the Entrepreneur Lab class (Spring
2017 Section), I will gain more hands-on experience working with start-up founders, growth
executives, and venture capitalists. This work will advise me on how we can better foster these
relationships and growths going forward in the planning of Orange County. The business skills
learned will continue to round my perspective and insight for my responsibilities on the board. I
want to bring these business skills and my strong interpersonal abilities to the Orange County
Planning Board.
Third, I understand how enthusiasm is essential and contagious in the work place; it breathes
life into everything.As a successful door-to-door insurance salesman, I learned the value of
enthusiasm combined with the habit of happily doing more than you are asked can create
previously nonexistent opportunities. I plan to bring these two habits to my membership on the
board, and keep momentum up.
I desire to be on the Orange County Planning Board, because of the Orange Countya€TMs
emphasis on innovation, and growth over the next twenty years. For me, an opportunity to add
value to the incredible on-going work at in Orange County will be a long-term investment in the
organization, and my commitment to be a Tar-Heel.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am a JD/MBA student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I would like to get
involved in helping your team to implement the Durham-Orange Light Rail project. With my
background in entrepreneurship and the law, I could be a tremendous free asset for your team
to utilize. I have attached a resume, and included my Linkedin HTML link so you can verify my
abilities to execute and work on high level projects.
Conflict of Interest:
I own two properties.
105D Weatherstone Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514
107C Weatherstone Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Supplemental Questions:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise
for this board.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmansor/
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board?
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My life experiences distinguish me from other candidates.
I am determined to be successful despite growing up with two parents who suffer from drug
addictions. I have overcome spending my middle school years living in a crack house with my
little brother John. After raising my brother in that environment for nearly two years, my house
was raided by SWAT and we were placed in a Child Protective Services (CPS)group home. The
group home was toxic, we were abused, and no one expected us to succeed.
However, I learned that you need to be aware of the opportunities that exist through creative
application of rules and regulations. CPS allocates funds per child for living expenses, and by
leveraging CPSa€TMs resources in combination with private scholarships, we were able to get
out of the group home for the summers. Fortunately, my brother received three scholarships to
attend a summer camp in the Adirondack Mountains. I was privileged to participate in three
programs: a service trip to build a cafeteria in Belize, an exchange trip to China, and even spent
a summer at Harvard. I want to apply my ability to identify creative strategies has enabled me to
see tremendous opportunities that have been overlooked.
My unique background would certainly bring a fresh perspective to the school. I firmly believe
that a€cehard work beats talent, when talent does not hustles€La€"Justin Wu. Every day was
as struggle, and I worked tremendously hard to get where I am today. I still struggle to figure out:
why we have the resources and knowledge to solve the worlds€TMs problems, but do not? Like
the world, my parents had everything, and self-destructively lost it all to bad habits. I am
passionate about solving these problems, and overcoming societya€TMs bad habits.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
The board s responsibilities are to make decisions that benefit the entire county s needs for
economic growth, infrastructure development, and improvements in Orange County s overall
quality of life.
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
The Orange-Durham Light Rail Project
What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth?
The Planning board should take a strong role in facilitating cooperation between politicians,
private business, and non-for-profits to make progress in the following areas: public
transportation, education, affordable housing, and public health.
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities?
The document and link did not load.Therefore, I cannot give you an adequate response at this time.
Other Comments:
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Page 1 of 2 Jeremy Marzuola
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Jeremy Marzuola
Name Called:
Home Address: 705 W. Main St., Unit D
Carrboro NC 27510
Phone (Day): 510-435-9685
Phone (Evening): 510-435-9685
Phone (Cell): 510-435-9685
Email: jlmarzuola @gmail.com
Place of Employment: jlmarzuola @gmail.com
Job Title: Associate Professor of Mathematics at UNC Chape
Year of OC Residence: 2010
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Donor and previous volunteer for Table in Carrboro, previously volunteered for Habitat for
Humanity, Member of Professional Organizations AMS and SIAM for Mathematicians and
Applied Mathematicians
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
As a professional mathematician I have experience in data analysis and modeling. Also, I
collaborate with the head of the Mathematical Sciences Climate Network at UNC. Otherwise, I
hope to learn quickly more and more about what we can do locally to propose helpful
environmental policies and programs in a governmental setting.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am generally interested in learning what one can do to engage the community at the local level
and how acting locally can be used to make progress in working to protect the environment
moving forward.
Conflict of Interest:
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Orange Unified Transportation Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
As a professional mathematician I have experience in data analysis and modeling. Otherwise, I
believe strongly in the vision of public transport for the Triangle and hope to learn quickly more
about what we can do locally to propose useful policies that will possibly assist in reducing
emissions coming from Orange County citizens.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I feel it is an important time to look at what local communities can do to protect the environment
and provide basic access to services for their citizens.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 11/13/2016 2:49:21 PM Date Printed: 11/22/2016
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Page 1 of 2 Jenn Sykes
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Jenn Sykes
Name Called:
Home Address: 210 Collins Ave
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 9194428152
Phone (Evening): 9194428152
Phone (Cell): 9194428152
Email: sykes.jennifer @gmail.com
Place of Employment: CCNC
Job Title: Manager
Year of OC Residence: 2007
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Hispanic
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Hillsborough Planning Board
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Hillsborough Planning Board
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I ve studied environmental policy and understand how governing boards can help maintain a
safe environment for the residents of the county.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am mostly interested in this board as a means of helping maintain green space and helping to
balance the growth coming with new housing developments and the need to maintain
environmental standards and sustainability.
Conflict of Interest:
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Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have served on the Hillsborough Planning Board and live in a part of the county where
gentrification and developer priorities have limited affordable housing.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I live in an area where I m starting to see more and more people forced out of their homes and
want to help them ensure their voice is heard. Orange County doesn t do the best job of
encouraging people who might be in housing trouble to come forward, and I ve already started
doing some work on this in my own neighborhood and feel there needs to be a more formal
voice for some of the people in this community.
Conflict of Interest:
Orange Unified Transportation Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I serve on the Hillsborough Planning Board and often sit in traffic in the county.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
The county needs more options in the northern part to help people get to and from homes and
work.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 1/21/2017 3:58:25 PM Date Printed: 1/25/2017