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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-06-2017-11-e - Orange County Housing Authority - Appointments 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 6, 2017 Action Agenda Item No. 11-e SUBJECT: Orange County Housing Authority - Appointments DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Member Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Recommendations Applications for Persons Recommended Attendance Records Applicant Interest List Applications for Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Orange County Housing Authority. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration: • Appointment to a second full term (position #4) "At-Large" for Diane Beecham expiring 06/30/2022. • Appointment to a first full term (position #5) "At-Large" for Daniel Bullock expiring 06/30/2022. POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE 4 Diane Beecham At-Large 06/30/2022 5 Daniel Bullock At-Large 06/30/2022 NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • *Position #6--- "Resident Member" position expiring 06/30/2019. This position has been vacant since 12/16/2016. Public Service Announcements continue to go out along with posting on social media. • *Position #7--- "Resident Member" position expiring 06/30/2019. This position has been vacant since 12/16/2016. Public Service Announcements continue to go out along with posting on social media. 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. 2 RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider making appointments to the Orange County Housing. 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Housing Authority Meeting Times: 6:OOPM 3rd Wednesday Each Month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Annette Moore&Angela Rockett Meeting Place: Southern Human Services Center-Chapel Hill Positions: 7 Length:5 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2492 Description: All members are appointed by the Board of County commissioners. The goal of the Orange County Housing Authority board is to provide decent,safe,and sanitary housing for the low and moderate income families in the County.At least one member of the Board shall be a Section 8 voucher holder. Other board members may represent the following areas of interest:real estate,development,affordable housing,municipal law,and banking. Mrs Evelyn Johann Day Phone:919 818 0820 Sex: Female First Appointed: 01/22/2015 1 Evening Phone:919 818 0820 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 01/22/2015 6323 Buckhom Road FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 06/30/2019 Mebane NC 27302 E-mail:evjohann@att.net Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Ms. Jean Bolduc Day Phone:667-2107 Sex: Female First Appointed: 06/16/2009 2 Chair Evening Phone:933-5485 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 01/22/2015 5519 Hideaway Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2019 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:jean.bolducCagmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Tammy Jacobs Day Phone:919-271-0554 Sex: Female First Appointed: 10/01/2013 3 Evening Phone:919-271-0554 Race:African American Current Appointment: 10/01/2013 200 Laurel Avenue FAX: 919-765-4533 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2019 Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail:tammy.jacobs722 @yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Diane Beecham Day Phone:919-918-4075 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/18/2012 4 Evening Phone:919-918-4075 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 09/18/2012 218 Turtleback Crossing Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2017 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:ddbeecham@gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Daniel Bullock Day Phone:919-219-4516 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/03/2015 5 Evening Phone:919-219-4516 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/03/2015 925 New Hope Church Rd FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2017 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:bullock.daniel@gmaiI.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: Special Repr: Tuesday,May 30,2017 Page 1 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Housing Authority Meeting Times: 6:OOPM 3rd Wednesday Each Month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Annette Moore&Angela Rockett Meeting Place: Southern Human Services Center-Chapel Hill Positions: 7 Length:5 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2492 Description: All members are appointed by the Board of County commissioners. The goal of the Orange County Housing Authority board is to provide decent,safe,and sanitary housing for the low and moderate income families in the County.At least one member of the Board shall be a Section 8 voucher holder. Other board members may represent the following areas of interest:real estate,development,affordable housing,municipal law,and banking. VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 6 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 06/30/2019 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Resident Member Number of Terms: Special Repr: VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 7 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 06/30/2019 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Resident Member Number of Terms: Special Repr: Tuesday,May 30,2017 Page 2 5 01116, 1.1 Orange County lornar,„ Department of Housing, iv 11111111111111 Human Rights and 111111 Community Development 1111 Orange County Housing Authority May 10, 2017 Donna Baker Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners 200 South Cameron Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 Dear Donna: The Orange County Housing Authority currently has two vacancies. The OCHA Board has reviewed the current list of applicants and recommends the appointment of Paul Reynolds to Position #7 (Resident Member) and Jason O'Quinn to Position #6 (Resident Board Member). The Advisory Board also recommended reappointment for current members Diane Beecham and Daniel Bullock. Sincerely, Angela Rockett,Administrative Assistant Orange County Housing, Human Rights and Community Development Mailing Address Main Office Satellite Office I 0 [lox 81 R 1 400 V,/ 1 ryro ',1reet )1,01 h lorne,,tP K1 Rimcl 11111,1nrouq11 111,11 2/ 113 I 1111,1)co N1( /JIM hope I h 1111 Nt P.,1 161 lelephone(919) 14 2,1')1) Fax I 6414 40 TDD 6 Page 1 of 3 Diane Beecham Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Diane Beecham Name Called: Home Address: 218 Turtleback Crossing Drive Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 919-918-4075 Phone (Evening): 919-918-4075 Phone (Cell): Email: ddbeecham @gmail.corn Place of Employment: none Job Title: Year of OC Residence: 2008 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: TA (Transition Area) Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: TOWN PLANNER, TOWN OF WESTWOOD WESTWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS DECEMBER 1996 - MARCH 2008 Assisted the Town in a multi-year effort to promote the development of a 134-acre, 4.5 million square foot mixed-use development project, including assisting with the preparation of the zoning and implementing rules and regulations; coordinating a pre- permitting public planning process; assisting the consultant team with the review of the urban design, transportation, environmental and fiscal impacts of the project; coordinating the project review public hearings; and assisting legal counsel in the drafting of the final permit decision; Completed a variety of planning projects and studies, including a Comprehensive Plan, Open Space and Recreation Plan, Commercial Center Study, Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan and Municipal Growth Planning Study. Responsibilities included data collection and analysis, proposal of recommendations, public participation strategies and assisting with the preparation of final reports; Responsible for the recommendations and preparation of draft decisions on subdivision, site plan and zoning applications; Responsible for the recommendations and preparation of proposed changes to zoning bylaws, subdivision, special permit and site plan rules and regulations; Secured $700,000 state grant to acquire a large parcel of land for conservation purposes; Served as staff to the planning board and liaison to various community and town boards and commissions. 7 Page 2 of 3 Diane Beecham RESEARCH/SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER, DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP DES MOINES, IOWA MAY 1995 - OCTOBER 1996 Coordinated efforts to establish a downtown Des Moines business improvement district, including development of programs, budget, promotional materials and implementation strategies; Designed comprehensive relational database of downtown information, including collection and analysis of demographic and real estate data; Developed strategic plan to guide future policy and programmatic decisions of the organization. STAFF ASSISTANT, OFFICE OF U.S. SENATOR TOM HARKIN DES MOINES, IOWA JULY 1994 - APRIL 1995 Coordinated constituent requests for federal assistance for veteran and disability issues. LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR, GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE WASHINGTON, DC OCTOBER 1992 - NOVEMBER 1993 Directed legislative and social advocacy initiatives, including formulating policy positions, monitoring legislation and preparing public hearing testimonies; Developed technical assistance manuals for a Federal Transit Administration program to assist minority and women-owned businesses compete for transit-related contracts. SENIOR PLANNER, DC DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP WASHINGTON, DC OCTOBER 1988 - JULY 1992 Assisted Executive Director in multi-year effort to establish a downtown Washington, DC business improvement district, including development of programs, budget, community outreach strategies, promotional materials and public hearing testimonies; Worked with public-private working group of local government officials, property owners, developers, major tenants and other downtown stakeholders to develop and implement mandatory mixed-use zoning ordinance for the Washington, DC downtown East End area; Edited the Downtown Development Portfolio, a publication of downtown office and retail development data; Awarded a $5,000 grant to develop and implement survey of downtown arts space needs for planned economic impact study; LAND PLANNER, RAPPAHANNOCK AREA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA OCTOBER 1985 - AUGUST 1987 Awarded a $700,000 Community Development Block Grant for regional municipal infrastructure improvements; Prepared Comprehensive Plan for member community; Supervised regional ridesharing program for the heavily travelled Fredericksburg- Washington, DC Interstate 95 corridor, including budget preparation, marketing and software updates. Volunteer Experience: I have not had the opportunity to participate in volunteer opportunities until I moved to North Carolina. I have been involved in affordable housing issues during my tenure as a city and regional planner. 8 Page 3 of 3 Diane Beecham Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Master of Regional Planning Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, Bachelor of Arts, Urban Affairs Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Affordable Housing Advisory Board & Orange County Housing Authority 01/14/2010. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 218 Turtleback Crossing Drive, Chapel Hill is Chapel Hill township, CA jurisdiction. This application was current on: 4/20/2016 Date Printed: 4/25/2016 9 Page 1 of 2 Daniel Bullock Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Daniel Bullock Name Called: Home Address: 925 New Hope Church Rd Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 919-219-4516 Phone (Evening): 919-219-4516 Phone (Cell): 919-219-4516 Email: bullock.daniel @gmail.com Place of Employment: Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Job Title: Media Assistant Year of OC Residence: 1988 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I served in Orange County as an affordable housing advocate for over 2 years. I helped build and run numerous youth programs, including in Chapel Hill public housing. I also helped start an initiative to catalog and organize a database of affordable housing in the county, and became very familiar with the options in Orange as well as the unmet needs. I also volunteer as a youth soccer coach in Chapel Hill. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I recently finished an AmeriCorps service term as an affordable housing advocate in Orange County and am familiar with the current available affordable housing as well as housing policy and needs. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am now working in education but wish to continue being involved in and working for quality housing for all Orange County residents. Conflict of Interest: 10 Page 2 of 2 Daniel Bullock Orange County Housing Authority Background, education and experience relevant to this board: recently finished an AmeriCorps service term as an affordable housing advocate in Orange County and am familiar with the current available affordable housing as well as housing policy and needs. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am now working in education but wish to continue being involved in and working for quality housing for all Orange County residents. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/7/2014 9:57:26 AM Date Printed: 12/12/2014 11 BOCC Attendance Report For Advisory Board Appointments Orange County Housing Authority Mar/2016 — Mar/2017 Member Appointed Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Diane Beecham 09/18/2012 P E P P P P E P P P P Daniel Bullock* 03/03/2015 P P P P P E P E E E E P: Present E: Excused A: Absent Current through-03/31/2017 *Daniel Bullock was enrolled in a class that prevented him from attending several meetings. The OCHA agreed to list these as"Excused"absences. 12 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Annette Moore&Angela Rocket Orange County Housing Authority Contact Phone: 919-245-2492 Paul Reynolds Day Phone: 919-932-5886 Sex: Male 200 Westminster Drive Apt E-51 Evening Phone: 919-932-5886 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 919-932-5886 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: paul.reynolds51 @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: Chapel Hill Township Date Applied: 05/01/2017 Skills: Also Serves On: Holly Safi Day Phone: 919-683-2458 Sex: Female 307 Bartlett Circle Evening Phone: 919-943-1230 Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 919-943-1230 Township: Hillsborough E-mail: hollysafi@gmail.com Res.Eligibility: County Date Applied: 05/15/2017 Skills: Also Serves On: Rev. James Suber Day Phone: 7705478154 Sex: Male 600 S.Churton St Evening Phone: 7705478154 Race: African American Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 7705478154 Township: Hillsborough E-mail: jamessuber@hotmail.com Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Lim Date Applied: 05/16/2017 Skills: Also Serves On: Phil Venable Day Phone: 703-447-3522 Sex: Male 530 Hoover Road Evening Phone: 703-447-3522 Race: Caucasian Mebane NC 27302 Cell Phone: 703-447-3522 Township: Cheeks E-mail: venable.phil @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: County Date Applied: 01/12/2017 Skills: Also Serves On: Tuesday,May 30,2017 Page 1 of 1 13 Page 1 of 1 Paul Reynolds Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Paul Reynolds Name Called: Home Address: 86 North 200 Westminster Drive Apt A-3 Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone (Day): 919-932-5886 Phone (Evening): 919-932-5886 Phone (Cell): 919-932-5886 Email: paul.reynolds51@gmail.com Place of Employment: Walmart Job Title: Greeter Year of OC Residence: 1997 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill Township within C.H. city limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Table. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Housing Authority Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Choice Voucher Program Section 8. Because of Disablility and low income, I receive benefits. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to make it more widely avaiable. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/6/2015 9:48:27 AM Date Printed: 3/6/2015 14 Page 1 of 3 Holly Safi Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Holly Safi Name Called: Home Address: 307 Bartlett Circle Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-683-2458 Phone (Evening): 919-943-1230 Phone (Cell): 919-943-1230 Email: hollysafi @gmail.corn Place of Employment: Berman & Associates, ATTYS Job Title: Attorney at Law Year of OC Residence: 2016 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: 14th Judicial Bar Nominating Committee 14th Judicial Bar YLD North Carolina Bar Association North Carolina State Bar Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Board of Adjustment(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a Durham attorney practicing in land use, civil litigation, and estates. I previously worked in Raleigh as a land use attorney and have experience with preparing and presenting cases before the Raleigh BOA, the Raleigh City Council, and the Wake County BOA, as well as ample experience reading and interpreting the Raleigh and Durham city ordinances and comprehensive plans. In addition to my legal degree, I have a masters in city and regional planning from UNC. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: When I was in law school at UNC, I acquired an interest in land use, planning, and zoning. I supplemented my law degree with a masters in city and regional planning, also from UNC. I moved from Durham to the Hillsborough area of Orange County in December 2016. From my education and work experience in land use, I understand the importance of the BOA decisions and the effect they can have on the community. It is my desire to use my education and work experience to help make informed, positive choices for my home community. Conflict of Interest: 15 Page 2 of 3 Holly Safi Orange County Housing Authority Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a Durham attorney practicing in land use, civil litigation, and estates. I have ample experience navigating city ordinances and state and federal statutes. In addition to my law degree, I have a masters in city and regional planning with a specialization in housing and community development. My masters thesis focused on legal and political issues facing race and class housing integration. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: When I was in law school at UNC, I acquired an interest in land use and housing law. I supplemented my law degree with a masters in city and regional planning, also from UNC, in which I specialized in housing and community development. I understand many of the challenges faced by cities and counties as they work to provide affordable housing. I moved from Durham to the Hillsborough area of Orange County in December 2016 and would like to use my knowledge of housing law and my experience in land use to work towards ensuring that no family is ever denied access to a safe, affordable home. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Orange County Board of Adjustment(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. I am an attorney with a masters in city and regional planning. I have worked in land use law both in Wake and Durham Counties. I have experience preparing and presenting cases before the Raleigh and Wake County BOAS, as well as ample experience reading and interpreting city ordinances and state law. What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Board of Adjustment? I have experience with land use law both at the municipal board level and with appeals to Superior Court. I have an interest in city planning, transportation and housing, and smart growth as well as ensuring that the proper procedures are followed through the quasi-judicial process. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? The BOA s responsibilities are set out in the UDO. In an nutshell, the BOA makes decisions in individual situations where the strict enforcement of the UDO would not provide justice to a property owner and hears appeals from legislative boards. It is very important for the BOA members to make these decisions in a careful and informed manner to ensure smart growth of the community and substantial justice for our citizens in a manner that upholds the spirit of the county ordinances. What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related to growth? With 20%or more families in the county living in poverty, the largest challenges facing the county are affordable housing and economic development. It is important to both create affordable housing and to bring jobs and development that will provide a living wage to our citizens. While we should be working to attract development for jobs, it is also important to protect our rural and natural areas by allowing increases in density for appropriate areas and maintaining low densities in more environmentally sensitive areas. What role should the Board of Adjustment take in guiding and regulating growth? 16 Page 3 of 3 Holly Safi The BOA makes decisions that are essentially outside of the strict letter of the UDO. In making these decisions it is important to keep in mind the overall spirit of the county ordinances and the comprehensive plan for growth and only allow exceptions that won t injure or impair the smart growth of the county. How would you,as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities? Many of the BOC s goals and priorities have to do with smart growth and economic development of the county. Land use plays an intricate role in both of those priorities by ensuring that economic growth happens in the places and in the manner that is directed by the comprehensive plan. Through my experience as a land use attorney and the economic development projects I worked on during my time in planning school, I have an understanding of how planning and zoning can work for or against economic growth and environmental protection. While the BOA may make individual decisions, those decisions do affect the larger community. As a member of the BOA, I believe my experience and knowledge will help raise issues that may not be immediately apparent so that as a board we can make decisions that work toward the goals and policies of the BOC. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/15/2017 10:24:25 AM Date Printed: 5/16/2017 17 Page 1 of 2 James Suber Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Rev. James Suber Name Called: Home Address: 600 S. Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 7705478154 Phone (Evening): 7705478154 Phone (Cell): 7705478154 Email: jamessuber @hotmail.com Place of Employment: Retired Job Title: Retired/ Licensed Clinical Social Worker Year of OC Residence: 2015 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: African American Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Founder/CEO of Common Ground Ministries, Inc. A faith based social support organization Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Board of Social Services Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have 35 years of community service experience and a strong interest in education, specifically performance improvement in the classroom,with school that are underserved. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I ve always been a community advocate and always working to help individuals in the community understand their rights and responsibilities when seeking support services. Conflict of Interest: Orange County Housing Authority Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Part of my responsibilities as CEO of Common Ground Ministries was too network with housing organizations and other Support Services in an effort to reduce the homeless population in the community. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Any chance I have to improve and provide suitable housing to individuals and families experiencing unfortunate challenges,is why I became a Social Worker. Conflict of Interest: 18 Page 2 of 2 James Suber Hillsborough Planning Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My years of community advocacy experience, I served as a Clinical Social Worker for many years and I m currently a doctoral student pursuing my degree in education Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I m new to Hillsborough and I love the activities that people and the beauty of this wonderful Community anything I can do to help preserve this diamond in the rough will be a delight and a pleasure Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/16/2017 Date Printed: 5/16/2017 19 Page 1 of 3 Phil Venable Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Phil Venable Name Called: Home Address: 530 Hoover Road Mebane NC 27302 Phone (Day): 703-447-3522 Phone (Evening): 703-447-3522 Phone (Cell): 703-447-3522 Email: venable.phil @gmail.com Place of Employment: Wells Fargo Job Title: Technical Project Coordinator Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Co founder and Board of NCourage (new NPO) Co organizer of Stand Against HB2 concerts Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a project manager at a large bank and an organizer of a local NPO, I feel I would bring a big picture planning strategy coupled with a feel for the local issues concerning Orange County such as how to grow in the 21st century while respecting the traditional rural values that are at its foundation. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would want to serve on this board to grow in my capacity as a county organizer and planner and, ultimately, serve both the rural and town interests of the county. Conflict of Interest: 20 Page 2 of 3 Phil Venable Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As someone who ran a small music management and booking agency, I see small business as the engine that is the bedrock of the county. This experience can be leveraged to develop smart growth strategies county wide and work to increase the areas attractiveness to national chains and corporation. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Economic development drives the quality of life in this area, which in turns makes it attractive to employers. I believe the economic health is the key driver for the other policies that make Orange County so attractive to both employees and employers. Conflict of Interest: Orange County Housing Authority Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As someone who has lived in substandard housing and had childhood friend who have lived in public housing, I know from first hand experience how your home environment can shape your health and mental outlook. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe everyone in Orange County should have affordable housing that allows families to thrive in a safe and healthy environment. Conflict of Interest: 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. Project Management skills and organization/planning skills from local grass roots issues What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board? As someone who has known Orange County citizens from all walks of life, I believe I can bring a well balanced approach to the planning of sensible growth in Orange County What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? I believe the board s responsibility is to all Orange County citizens, including its rural citizens. I would like the board s accomplishments to not only focus on its larger communities, but the smaller ones who need help. What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related to growth? The influx of people into Orange County puts significant strains on its infrastructure and that is where a great deal of attention and time should be put. What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth? I think the Board should take an aggressive hands on approach to guiding and regulating growth to ensure that Orange County grows in a sensible way that doesn t leave an citizen behind. How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities? I would move for more affordable housing, better county transportation,and greater assistance to the rural areas. 21 Page 3 of 3 Phil Venable Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/12/2017 4:01:19 PM Date Printed: 1/13/2017