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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 12-04-2017-11-b - Commission for the Environment - AppointmentORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: December 4, 2017 SUBJECT: Commission for the Environment - Appointment DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Member Roster Recommendation Application for Person Being Recommended Attendance Record Applicant Interest List Applications for Persons on the Interest List 1 Action Agenda Item No. 11 -b INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk's Office, 919 - 245 -2130 PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment based on the attached recommendation of the Commission for the Environment. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration: • Appointment to a first full term (position #11) "At- Large" for Jeremy Marzuola expiring 12/31/2020. POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE 11 Jeremy Marzuola At -Large 12/31/2020 NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: ** *Public Service Announcements continue to go out along with posting on social media. Also posted on the weekly Community Relations update. • *Position #3 - -- "At -Large — Land Resources" position - - - -- expiring 12/31/2017. This position has been vacant since 05/08/2017. (CFE anticipates having a recommendation for the Board to consider for this position in the near future). • *Position #9 - -- "At- Large" position - - - -- expiring 12/31/2020. This position has been vacant since 11/02/2017. 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 Commission for the Environment. 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Commission for the Environment Meeting Times: 7:30 pm second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: David Stancil Meeting Place: Chapel Hill / Hillsborough Alternating Positions: 15 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2522 Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This commission advises the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives and study changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations. Dr. May Becker Day Phone: 919 - 969 -7439 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/21/2010 Evening Phone: Race: Undesignated Current Appointment: 11/06/2014 1 511 Cotton St. FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2017 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E -mail: tomatocutter(a�yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: William Newby Day Phone: 919- 541 -5296 Sex: Male First Appointed: 05/20/2014 Evening Phone: 919- 732 -4701 Race. white Current Appoinhnent 12/13/2016 2 2821 Becketts Ridge FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 12/31/2019 Hillsborough NC 27278 E -mail: newby.william007 @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number Of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Air Quality VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: Evening Phone: Race: Current Appoinhnent 3 FAX: Township: Expiration: 12/31/2017 E -mail: Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Land Resources Dr Bill ward Day Phone: 9199602587 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/02/2017 Evening Phone: 9199602587 Race: white Current Appoinhnent 11/02/2017 4 107 Forest Ridge Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2019 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E -mail: sandbward(a�mindspring.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number Of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Biological Resources wllllaffi R. Kaiser Day Phone: 919- 933 -9794 Sex: Male First Appointed: 12/15/2015 Vice -Chair Evening Phone: 919- 933 -9794 Race. white Current Appointment: 12/15/2015 5 2112 Markham Dr. FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2018 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E -mail: w_mckaiser @hotmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number Of Terms: 1 Special Repr: water Resources Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Page 1 0 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Commission for the Environment Meeting Times: 7:30 pm second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: David Stancil Meeting Place: Chapel Hill / Hillsborough Alternating Positions: 15 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2522 Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This commission advises the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives and study changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations. K. Alan Parry Day Phone: 9192464676 Sex: Male First Appointed: 12/13/2016 Evening Phone: 9195237521 Race: white Current Appoinhnent 12/13/2016 6 210 Oxford Hills Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2019 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E -mail: aparry(a�ptwfirm.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: At -Large Will Stanley Day Phone: 9197149455 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/03/2017 Evening Phone: 9197149455 Race: white Current Appointment: 10/03/2017 7 201 Alabama Ave, FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2019 Carrboro NC 27510 E -mail: stanlwi @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Sheila Thomas -Ambat Day Phone: 919- 225 -4744 Sex: Female First Appointed: 11/06/2014 Evening Phone: 919- 225 -4744 Race: Asian American Current Appoinhnent 12/13/2016 8 103 Hunter Hill Place FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2019 Chapel Hill NC 27517 E -mail: staemail @yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: Evening Phone: Race: Current Appoinhnent 9 FAX: Township: Expiration: 12/31/2020 E -mail: Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Peter Cada Day Phone: 919 -485 -7201 Sex: Male First Appointed: 09/21/2010 Evening Phone: 919- 599 -9866 Race: white Current Appointment: 11/06/2014 10 1010 Tallyho Trail FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2017 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E -mail: peter. cada@tetratech.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Page 2 5 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Commission for the Environment Meeting Times: 7:30 pm second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: David Stancil Meeting Place: Chapel Hill / Hillsborough Alternating Positions: 15 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919- 245 -2522 Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This commission advises the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives and study changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations. Jeremy Marzuola Day Phone: 510 - 435 -9685 Sex: Male First Appointed: 12/13/2016 Evening Phone: 510 - 435 -9685 Race. white Current Appointment: 12/13/2016 11 705 W. Main St., Unit D FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2017 Carrboro NC 27510 E -mail: jlmarzuola(? gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Marshall Gray Jr Day Phone: 434 -401 -8626 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/07/2017 Evening Phone: 434 - 401 -8626 Race. white Current Appointment: 03/07/2017 12 304 County Seat Drive FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 12/31/2018 Hillsborough NC 27278 E -mail: msgj @hotmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Engineering Matt Crook Day Phone: 704- 965 -5406 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/07/2017 Evening Phone: 704- 965 -5406 Race. white Current Appointment: 03/07/2017 13 105 Barrington Hill Road FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2018 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E -mail: crookm @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Lynne Gronback Day Phone: 919- 219 -3219 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/17/2015 Chair Evening Phone: 919- 219 -3219 Race: white Current Appointment: 12/15/2015 14 2420 Sunnyfield Court FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 12/31/2018 Hillsborough NC 27278 E -mail: Lgronback(a�gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: At -Large Bradley Saul Day Phone: 707- 360 -8511 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/03/2017 Evening Phone: 707- 360 -8511 Race. white Current Appointment: 10/03/2017 15 1329 Beechwood Lane FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2018 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E -mail: bradleysaul @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Page 3 ORANGE COUNTY November 6, 2017 Donna Baker Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners 200 South Cameron Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 mal The Commission for the Environment (CFE) currently has two vacancies. At the end of December, the partial term ( #11) that is currently filled by Mr. Jeremy Marzuola is set to expire. Based on his background, favorable attendance record, ongoing contributions to the CFE, and his willingness to continue on the Committee, the CFE would benefit from the re-appointment of Mr. Marzuola to a full term on the CFE. Once this position is re-filled, two vacancies would remain; however the committee does not recommend appointing any of the other applicants at this time. CFE members prefer to recruit other qualified applicants to fill remaining vacancies. The CFE anticipates having a recommendation for the Board to consider for those appointments in the near future. Sincerely, Are Thomas W. Davis P. G. Water Resources Coordinator cc: Lynne Gronback, Chair Bill Kaiser, Vice Chair Brennan Bouma Kim Livingston NATIJRALarn,'{ RES () 1IJM,,",",",E,S D111VISION Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: (919) 245-2510 Fax: (919) 644-3351 Page 1 of 2 Jeremy Marzuola Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone (Day): Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Sex: Ethnic Background: Jeremy Marzuola 705 W. Main St., Unit D Carrboro NC 27510 510- 435 -9685 510- 435 -9685 510- 435 -9685 jlmarzuola @gmail.com jlmarzuola @gmail.com Associate Professor of Mathematics at UNC Chape 2010 Chapel Hill Male Caucasian rA 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: Page 2 of 2 Orange Unified Transportation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Jeremy Marzuola 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 BOCC Attendance Report For Advisory Board Appointments Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Dec /2016 — Dec /2017 Member Appointed Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jeremy Marzuola 12/13/2016 P E I P 1' I E 1' I P 1' I P P: Present E: Excused A: Absent Current through — 10/31/2017 10 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: David Stancil Commission for the Environment Contact Phone: 919 - 245 -2522 Paul DUbbeling Day Phone: 910 -584 -8593 Sex: Male 524 Forrest Street Evening Phone: 910 -584 -8593 Race: white Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: Township: Hillsborough E -mail: paul.dubbelingggmail.com Res. Eligibility: Bingham Twnsp Date Applied: 09/21/2017 Skills: Attorney Also Serves On: David Gange Day Phone: 9199132681 Sex: Male 8116 Reynard Rd. Evening Phone: 4046978282 Race: white Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 4046978282 Township: Chapel Hill E -mail: d.a.gangeggmail.com Res. Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Date Applied: 09/14/2017 Skills: Also Serves On: Emily Mixon Day Phone: 8436705521 Sex: Female 1204 Drew Hill Ln Evening Phone: 8436705521 Race: white Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 8436705521 Township: Chapel Hill E -mail: emilykaidonggmail.com Res. Eligibility: C.H. City Limits Date Applied: 08/14/2017 Skills: Also Serves On: Kim Plraccl Day Phone: 919- 260 -3686 Sex: Female 101 Flamingo Rd. Evening Phone: 919- 260 -3686 Race: white Durham NC 27705 Cell Phone: 919- 260 -3686 Township: Eno E -mail: piraccikggmai.com Res. Eligibility: County Date Applied: 10/30/2017 Skills: Also Serves On: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOS Dr Charley Rowe Day Phone: 9194917409 Sex: Female 117 Purefoy #4 Evening Phone: 9194917409 Race: white Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 9194917409 Township: Chapel Hill E -mail: charleyrowe2004@yahoo.co.uk Res. Eligibility: C.H. City Limits Date Applied: 08/09/2017 Skills: Also Serves On: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Page 1 of 1 11 Page 1 of 2 Paul Dubbeling Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone (Day): Phone (Evening) Phone (Cell): Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Paul Dubbeling 524 Forrest Street Hillsborough NC 27278 910- 584 -8593 910- 584 -8593 paul.dubbeling @gmail.com P.M. Dubbeling, LLC Owner 2012 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Bingham Twnsp Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: None. I am relatively new to the area (though I have chosen Orange County to be both my home and the location of my business) and am looking for opportunities for public service. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards /Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a small business owner in the community, former military officer, and lawyer. I am deeply interested in preserving and building a vibrant, healthy environment in Orange County. I believe in the importance of maintaining a healthy ecosystem but understand that any public policy must reflect a variety of concerns. I have years of both managerial and legal experience which will enable me to assist the Board in both the articulation and execution of plans to maintain and improve the quality of Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards /Commissions appointments: Other Comments: 12 Page 2 of 2 Paul Dubbeling STAFF COMMENTS: Applied 03/14/2013 for Commission for the Environment. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 4212 Orange Grove Road, Hillsborough, NC. Is Bingham Township, Orange County Jurisdiction and Rural Buffer Zoning. This application was current on: 11/1/2016 Date Printed: 10/12/2017 13 Page 1 of 2 David Gange Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone (Day): Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Sex: Ethnic Background: David Gange 8116 Reynard Rd. Chapel Hill NC 27516 9199132681 4046978282 4046978282 d.a.gange @gmail.com Lord Aeck Sargent Project Architect 2014 Chapel Hill Male Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: former member Chapel Hill Community Design Commission Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards /Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Working professionally as an architect in Chapel Hill. In practice, i strive to design and construct responsible and sustainable environments. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a member of the building industry, I am cognizant of the need to protect natural lands and encouraged smart, sustainable development and growth. Conflict of Interest: Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a member of the building industry, I am cognizant of the need to protect natural lands and encouraged smart, sustainable development and growth. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a member of the building industry, I am cognizant of the need to protect natural lands and encouraged smart, sustainable development and growth. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Page 2 of 2 Other Comments: David Gange 14 This application was current on: 12/8/2016 1:19:56 PM Date Printed: 12/9/2016 15 Page 1 of 2 Emily Mixon Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone (Day): Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Emily Mixon 1204 Drew Hill Ln Chapel Hill NC 27514 8436705521 8436705521 8436705521 emilykaidon@gmail.com Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Information Security Analyst 2016 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Infragard Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: n/a Boards /Commissions applied for: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My education background is in Genetics and business (accounting). I have worked in various business sectors including manufacturing, healthcare and information technology and I believe that I can offer a well informed outsiders view. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to serve on the board because I would love the opportunity to serve my community. Conflict of Interest: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I graduated from Clemson University in 2007 with a Genetics Degree. During that time I worked heavily with genetically modifying plants to more efficiently produce biodiesel with little to no chemical runoff. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am very passionate about about about the land preservation, air toxins, and climate change as well as government. I believe that serving on this board will enable me to direct my passions for good in my community. Conflict of Interest: i[: Page 2 of 2 Central Community Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Emily Mixon My education background is in Genetics and business (accounting). I have worked in various business sectors including manufacturing, healthcare and information technology and I believe that I can offer a well informed outsiders view. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to serve on the board because I would love the opportunity to serve my community. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards /Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/20/2017 4:11:41 PM Date Printed: 8/16/2017 Page 1 of 2 Kim Piracci Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone (Day): Phone (Evening) Phone (Cell): Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Sex: Ethnic Background: Kim Piracci 101 Flamingo Rd. Durham NC 27705 919- 260 -3686 919- 260 -3686 919- 260 -3686 piraccik @gmai.com Kim Piracci, GG Jewelry Appraiser Owner, Certified Senior Jewelry Appraiser 1996 Eno County Female white 17 Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Orange County Planning Board member, The Climate Reality Project: Trained Climate Reality Leader and Speaker NCWarn: member and volunteer The Sierra Club: member and volunteer 350.org: member and volunteer Eno Precinct: secretary North Carolina and Orange County Progressive Democrats - member and volunteer Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange County Planning Board Boards /Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a BS in Family Services from Plattsburgh State University, Magna Cum Laude. The degree required all of the basic sciences, so I have a fundamental understanding of chemistry, biology and trigonometry. I later earned a Graduate Gemologist Diploma from the Gemological Institute of America. I have a firm understanding of rocks and minerals. I currently own my own business working as a an independent jewelry appraiser. Understanding all of the many gemstones, how to identify them and grade them, requires constant research and education. I have a pretty good foundation in research, especially filtering out the good and useful from the rediculous, on the internet. All of these skills combined make me a good candidate for the Commission for the Environment. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am extremely concerned about pollution, climate change and climate justice. They may seem like three different issues but they are not. One can not be considered without an understanding of how the other two issues are impacted. Pollution creation contributes to climate change at some level. They are all connected. I find that I want to have a voice in these issues that I care so deeply about. I am finished waiting for our federal government to take care of these problems. They are going to be solved at the local level. This is where 350.org, the Sierra Club iE: Page 2 of 2 Kim Piracci and NCWarn are giving their focus. If every locality takes the responsibility of moving to clean technologies, we can reduce pollution, limit climate change, and improve the economy for every person. I want to help advocate for and if possible, implement these changes. For our country, it s going to happen at the grass roots level and that means me. Conflict of Interest: No. I am unable to think of any possible confict of interest. Supplemental Questions: Boards /Commissions appointments: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Application Date: 2/11/2014 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 10/30/2017 Date Printed: 10/30/2017 19 Page 1 of 2 Charley Rowe Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone (Day): Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Sex: Ethnic Background: Dr Charley Rowe 117 Purefoy #4 Chapel Hill NC 27514 9194917409 9194917409 9194917409 charleyrowe2004@yahoo.co.uk UNC Visiting Assistant Professor 1980 Chapel Hill C.H. City Limits Female Caucasian Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: I drive for a visually impaired person. I work with Prison Books Collective. Community gardening (occasional). Driving visually- impaired. Various local cycling advcate groups. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None so far. Boards /Commissions applied for: Board of Health Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I was content developer for a UNC course called Computing in Medical Care . Much of my research was on public health matters and resources. Much of my time I spent working on reading and reviewing content carefully (including medical literature, journal resources, medical knowledge bases, and public health Iistservs), and delivering the content and relevant information to the course administrator and enrollees. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have a concern for public health, and have many ideas on implementing ideas toward many or most of the concerns listed under D in the Policy document. I am a concerned and vocal advocate citizen, and have been throughout my residence in Orange County. Conflict of Interest: tM Page 2 of 2 Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Charley Rowe I have experience and background as Green Representative as a faculty member at a university where I previously taught. Otherwise, relevant education and background are that I have an advanced degree (PhD), which I hope will support my candidacy. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have a strong concern for the environment, and see this area as a place where I would see a particular consciousness for this issue. But there is much to be done here, so I hope to help put forward ideas and strategies - -in terms of outreach in all cases, and policy or incentives where possible - -that would be supportive of the environment. Conflict of Interest: I am happy to report that I have no conflicts of interest. Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have committee experience as an academic in university settings. I also have training in conflict resolution (via workshops),which I feel is beneficial potentially. I have a PhD, have served on several committees, and have some background second -hand on animal protection, policies, outreach, and current governmental suggestions and implementation of local animal Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe that animal and animal control issues are of high priority here, including the idea of no- kill shelters, animal sponsoring and fostering and their outreach, creation of green spaces usable for both animal- owners and non - animal owners, as well as leash laws in public areas, and protection of patrons as well as of animals (almost exclusively dogs) of local establishments such as bars, shops, and other local establishments, etc. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards /Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/9/2017 Date Printed: 8/9/2017