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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: March 10, 2022
Action Agenda
Item No. 2
SUBJECT: Affordable Housing Advisory Board —Appointments Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Recommendations Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Member and Applicant Summary Sheet
Applications for Persons Recommended
Applications of Other Applicants
Membership Roster
Applicant Interest List
PURPOSE: To consider appointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board.
BACKGROUND: The Affordable Housing Advisory Board prioritizes affordable housing needs
and assesses project proposals. The board also publicizes the County's housing objectives,
monitors the progress of local housing programs, explores new funding opportunities, and works
to increase the community's awareness of, understanding of, commitment to, and involvement in
producing attractive affordable housing.
The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen (15) At-Large members.
The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration:
NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION
REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Alice Mahood At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2022
Anjail Taylor At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2023
Hasan At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2024
Abdullah
If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains:
POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION
DESIGNATION DATE
At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 08/10/2021.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss appointments to
the Affordable Housing Advisory Board.
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ORANGE COUNTY m%w4nwHCD
NORTH CAROLINA ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING&COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
February 11, 2022
The Honorable Renee Price, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
PO Box 8181
Hillsborough,NC 27278
Dear Chair Price,
The Orange County Affordable Housing Advisory Board(AHAB) currently has four vacancies.
The Board met earlier this week on February 8, 2022 and are recommending the appointment of
three members to the AHAB and respectfully requesting that Commissioners leave one vacancy
open at this time so that the board can consider an application that was forwarded to Housing on
the afternoon of the February AHAB meeting. AHAB members would like to consider the fourth
vacancy at their next meeting in March.
AHAB members are seeking to increase diversity on the board,particularly racial diversity and
diversity of geographic location within the County. For these reasons and in recognition of their
experience with affordable housing issues, AHAB members recommend the appointment of
Hasan Abdullah, Alice Mahood, and Anjail Taylor.
The AHAB respectfully requests the Orange County Commissioners consider these
appointments and leaving one vacancy. Thank you for letting me know if I can get you any
further information or materials.
Best regards
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Corey Root, Director
Orange County Housing& Community Development
Mailing Address Main Office Satellite Office
P.O.Box 8181 300 W.Tryon Street 2501 Homestead Road 12Y
Hillsborough,NC 27278 Hillsborough,NC 27278 Chapel Hill,NC 27516 0-PP;;U-NI;11
Telephone(919)245-2490• Fax(919)644-3056 •TDD(919)644-3045
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Afforable Housing Advisory Board Members and Applicants
Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on
Arthur Sprinczeles Member Male White Hillsborough
Dion Graham Member Male African American 35-59 Chapel Hill
Holly Meschko Member Female White 60+ Hillsborough
James Eichel Member Male White Chapel Hill
Jenn Sykes Member Female Hispanic 35-59 Hillsborough
Keith Cook Member Male African American Cedar Grove
Mae McLendon Member Female African American Chapel Hill
Olivia Fisher Member Female White 18-34 Bingham
Paul Voss Member Male White 60+ Cheeks
Saru Salvi Member Female African American 60+ Hillsborough
Tim Woody Member Male White Hillsborough
VACANT
Hasan A.Abdullah Applicant Male Other 35-59 Chapel Hill
Hunter Beattie Applicant Male White 35-59 Bingham Board of Equalization and Review
Ehmu Ra Ho Applicant Female Asian American 18-34 Chapel Hill
Alice Mahood Applicant Female White Chapel Hill Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Alice Mahood Applicant Female White Chapel Hill Orange County Housing Authority
Charity Mathews Applicant Female White Eno
Jeff Scott lApplicant IMale White 35-59 Hillsborough Orange County Board of Adjustment
William Spang Applicant Male lWhite 60+ lChapel Hill
Anjail Taylor Applicant Female lAfrican American 35-59 Icedar Grove lAgricultural Preservation Board
Peggy Wilmoth Applicant Female 10ther 60+ IChapel Hill
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Page 1 of 2 Alice Mahood
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms Alice Mahood
Name Called:
Home Address: 238 Knollwood Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone: 617-955-2010
Email: alimahood@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2016
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: white
Age Range:
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Volunteer at TABLE; Simon s Rock College Alumni Leadership Council; Orange County
Democrats - volunteer; Lake Forest Neighborhood Association; Estes Hills Elementary -
PTA
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
This is my first foray into Orange County Advisory Boards.
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Housing Authority
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am a student at UNC s School of Government and I am focusing on local affordable housing
issues. My brother works in commercial construction, so I have seen the conflicts that can arise
between a local authority and industry first hand. I believe I could bring a wealth of knowledge
and enthusiasm to the Housing Authority.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I think housing is an issue this community is currently facing and with the future growth projected
it will only continue to be a bigger issue. I would like to be part of the solution of how to address
these problems in my community.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
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Page 2 of 2 Alice Mahood
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am a student at UNC s School of Government and I am focusing on local affordable housing
issues. My brother works in commercial construction, so I have seen the conflicts that can arise
between a local authority and industry first hand. I believe I could bring a wealth of knowledge
and enthusiasm to the Housing Authority.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Affordable Housing is an important social equity issue facing our community. I would like to be a
participatory member of the community based solutions for this challenging issue.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Application Date: 4/15/2019
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have worked in restaurants a good deal of my life, so I understand what issues they face from
a beverage standpoint. I am also a graduate student at UNCs School of Government and
therefore have knowledge both of the problem surrounding under-aged drinki
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I find all the challenges surrounding the ABC Board and serving the community is this way
fascinating. The state level commission is going through changes and I would value being a part
of that on a local level in my chosen community.
Conflict of Interest:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 8/10/2020 Date Printed: 8/10/2020
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Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Jan 11, 2022
Application Form
Profile
Anjail Taylor
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
anjailwoods78@gmail.com
Email Address
5418 Jamaica Rd
Home Address Suite or Apt
CEDAR GROVE NC 27231
City State Postal Code
Mobile: (336) 212-6212
Primary Phone
What Township do you live in?
W Cedar Grove
Property Zone
Agricultural Residential
Community Involvement
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee: Submitted
Affordable Housing Advisory Board: Submitted
Agricultural Preservation Board: Submitted
Interests & Experiences
Relevant Experience Board #1
I have worked with the underserved community assisting with financial resources.
Reasons Want to Serve Board#1
Would like to utilize my expertise in financial assistance resourcing by giving back to the community
continuing to serve underserved populations.
Anjail Taylor
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Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1
Ability to view perspectives through a wide variety of lenses.
Conflict of Interest Board #1
None
Relevant Experience Board #2
Black woman farmer, Previous USDA Certified Organic Farmer, 4th generation family farming,
successfully secured organic tobacco contracts 3 consecutive years
Reasons Want to Serve Board#2
Would like to encourage farmland preservation for the future of agriculture in the Cedar Grove community
promoting sustainability for economic growth.
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2
Understanding the diverse cultures of the farming community.
Conflict of Interest Board #2
None
Reasons Want to Serve Board #3
Recently cared for my grandmother who resided in an adult care home and I would like to further ensure
that the rights of the elderly and disabled residing in these homes are well reserved.
Relevant Experience Board #3
Have had experience in caring for my now deceased grandmother who resided in an adult care home. I
have also had experience in my profession working with and establishing ADA accommodations for
employees with disabilities.
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3
Conflict of Interest Board #3
None
Past Service
Demographics
We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions:
Anjail Taylor
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Age Range
PF 35-59
OC Ethnicity
rJ African American
OC Gender Identity
W Female
Ethics Guidelines
Ethics Guidelines for Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
I agree by my signature below that, if appointed, I pledge to comply with the following ethics
guidelines for advisory boards and commissions as adopted by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners.
• Conflict of Interest
1. During advisory board meetings, a member shall immediately disclose any potential
conflict of interest and request to be excused from voting when he or she has a conflict of
interest.
2. During appeal proceedings, the applicant has the right to question the interest of any
voting member. The advisory board chair should consult with the County Attorney or
staff attorney on any potential conflict of interest in appeal matters.
3. In determining from existing facts and circumstances whether a conflict of interest exists
the determining party shall consider the facts and circumstances as would an ordinary
and reasonable person exercising prudence, discretion, intelligence, and due care.
• Gifts
1. An advisory board member shall not directly or indirectly ask, accept, demand, exact,
solicit, seek, assign, receive, or agree to receive any gift or honorarium for the advisory
board member, or for another person, in return for being influenced in the discharge of
the advisory board member's official responsibilities.
2. This section shall not apply to gifts or awards authorized by Orange County Policies,
Resolutions, or Ordinances.
• Code of Ethics
1. Advisory board members should act with integrity and with independence from improper
influence as they exercise the functions of their offices. Characteristics and behaviors
that are consistent with this standard are:
1. Adhering firmly to a code of sound values.
2. Behaving consistently and with respect towards everyone with whom they interact.
3. Exhibiting trustworthiness.
4. Living as if they are on duty as appointed officials regardless of where they are or
what they are doing.
5. Using their best independent judgment to pursue the common good as they see it,
presenting their opinions to all in a reasonable, forthright, consistent manner.
6. Remaining incorruptible, self-governing, and not subject to improper influence, while
at the same time being able to consider the opinions and ideas of others.
7. Disclosing contacts and information about issues that they receive outside of public
meetings, and refraining from seeking or receiving information about quasi-judicial
Anjail Taylor
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matters outside of the quasi-judicial proceedings themselves.
8. Treating other advisory boards and advisory board members and the public with
respect, and honoring the opinions of others even when they disagree.
9. Being careful not to reach conclusions on issues until all sides have been heard.
10. Showing respect for their appointed office and not behaving in ways that reflect
badly on the office, the advisory board, Orange County, or the Orange County
Board of Commissioners.
11. Recognizing that they are part of a larger group and acting accordingly.
12. Recognizing that individual board members are not generally allowed to act on
behalf of the board, but may only do so if the board specifically so authorizes, and
that the board must take official action as a body.
13. Being faithful in the performance of the duties of their offices.
14. Acting as especially responsible residents whom others can trust and respect.
15. Faithfully attending and preparing for meetings.
16. Carefully analyzing all credible information that is properly submitted to them, and
when applicable, being mindful of the need not to engage in communications
outside the meeting in quasi-judicial matters.
17. Being willing to bear their fair share of the board's workload.
18. To the extent appropriate, they should be willing to put the board's interests ahead
of their own and shall avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and shall, under
no circumstances, use their position on any board for personal gain or profit.
2. Members of the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development
Commission, and Board of Equalization and Review shall upon initial appointment, and
prior to December 31 annually thereafter, disclose:
1. Any interest he or she or his or her spouse or domestic partner has in real property
situated in whole or in part in Orange County and the general description of that
property.
2. Any legal, equitable, beneficial or contractual interest he or she or his or her spouse
or domestic partner has in any business, firm or corporation, which is currently
doing business with Orange County pursuant to contracts awarded by Orange
County, or which is attempting, or has attempted in the past calendar year, to
secure the award of a bid from Orange County or the approval of any Board or
Agency of Orange County.
3. Failure to file a disclosure statement setting out the above required information shall
result in immediate removal of the member from the applicable board.
I agree with the Above Statement
By checking this box I certify that this serves as an electronic version of my signature, for
the sole purposes of this form.
V I Agree
Anjail Taylor
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Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Feb 07, 2022
Application Form
Profile
Hasan A Abdullah
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
hasan.a.abdullah@gmail.com
Email Address
341 Rose Walk Lane
Home Address Suite or Apt
Carrboro NC 27510
City State Postal Code
Home: (919) 619-3916
Primary Phone
What Township do you live in?
Q Chapel Hill
Property Zone
Carrboro City Limits
Community Involvement
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Affordable Housing Advisory Board: Submitted
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT): Submitted
Interests & Experiences
Relevant Experience Board #1
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD I was appointed by President Obama from 2012-2016 to
work as an Economic Policy Advisor for his Administration. I spent over a year in the U.S. Small Business
Administration where I worked on an interagency taskforce with federal agencies, including U.S. Housing
and Urban Development to help create communities that support strong, vibrant small businesses while
also increasing access to affordable housing. As an Economic Policy Advisor, part of my job was helping
to ensure the federal grant money, including for affordable housing,went to communities as quickly as
possible. I also worked with different teams to help reduce and remove discrimination in housing by
helping to clarify policy around equal and fair access.
Hasan AAbdullah
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Reasons Want to Serve Board #1
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD As a first-time homeowner in Carrboro, and a native who
was born and raised in the Chapel Hill - Carrboro area, I am keenly aware of how rising home prices are
making it near impossible to secure housing in parts of Orange County. With covid and remote work, more
and more people are moving to Orange County from across the country, thereby resulting in higher home
prices and resulting in more gentrification. From my personal experience, I understand the need to protect
our housing community and increase the availability of affordable and fair housing in our county.
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD My parents were born and raised in Karachi Pakistan.
They got married in the late 70's, and hoping for a better life for their future children/family, they
immigrated to Ireland to pursue education. After achieving education in the science field, in the early 80's,
my parents applied to 300 universities across America hoping for just minimum wage research positions.
299 universities said no, only 1 said yes, and that was the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I
was born in Chapel Hill in 1986, and along with my two sisters, my parents raised us in Chapel Hill/
Carrboro going not just paycheck to paycheck, but one credit debt to another credit card debt. My parents
had no idea how to secure affordable housing or how to find security knowing that they wouldn't be out on
the streets if they missed 1 more rent payment. While we survived, I know many families who had
situations that didn't turn out so well. I hope to bring the experience I had growing up,witnessing my
parents struggle as immigrants, to this board to support long-term affordable and public housing
programs.
Conflict of Interest Board #1
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD I do not have any conflicts of interest related to serving on
this board.
Hasan AAbdullah
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Relevant Experience Board #2
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD In 2012, 1 was appointed by President Obama to
serve in his Administration as an Economic Policy Advisor. From 2012-2016, 1 worked on President
Obama's economic agenda at federal agencies such as the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S.
Department of Commerce, U.S. Export-Import Bank, and The White House National Economic Council.
While in the U.S. Small Business Administration, I started a program, Boots to Business, which helped
transitioning military veterans start their own company. I worked to create an entire 12-week
entrepreneurship course that taught thousands of military veterans how to take an idea to securing
funding and generating revenue. The program still exists today and is used by the Department of Veteran
Affairs to teach military members entrepreneurship. Also, while working in the U.S. Small Business
Administration, I helped increase access to small business loans and grants. Furthermore, during my 4
years in the Obama Administration, I spent time working at the U.S. Export Import Bank helping expand
small business access to working capital loans so they could sell their products into global markets. From
2014-2015, 1 worked in the White House National Economic Council where I launched a new federal
government office, SelectUSA, which helped international companies create factories and open locations
in the United States thereby creating U.S.jobs. I helped companies like Lufthansa open a facility in Puerto
Rico, Hankook Tire open a factory in South Carolina, and increased Walmart's supply chain in the United
States. From my help starting SelectUSA, the office has created 50,000 U.S.jobs from businesses
choosing to open offices and factories throughout the United States. I have also had a career as an
entrepreneur, starting two companies, one in Orange County. In 2009, 1 started a bike-sharing company,
WeCycles, in Chapel Hill, where I worked with the town to get the right permitting and access to
resources. Starting WeCycles was not easy and was my motivation to get into the Obama Administration
since I felt we can do much better to support local startups have access to resources and capital. To
support my professional experiences, I have a wide-range of masters degrees that I think can help
provide a unique perspective to the board. I received my undergrad degree in Economics at the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a masters in public policy, a masters of business administration, and a
masters in computer science.
Reasons Want to Serve Board #2
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD Orange County is ripe with opportunities to attract
business, including tech startups. As the world has changed, more and more opportunities that were once
global or far reaching are now possible here. High-growth companies are choosing North Carolina for our
labor force, high education institutions, and local government resources. North Carolina is becoming a
prime location for business with companies like transportation startup Boom opening a large job-creating
facility in the triad and mature companies like Toyota choosing to open a battery plant in Greensboro. I
want to help encourage companies to come and stay in Orange County so that we can create long-term
jobs in our backyard. For example, we have a fast-rising Al startup, Well.co, based right here in Chapel
Hill which plans on hiring hundreds of employees, many in Orange County over the next four years. I think
we can attract more tech and high growth companies given the resources and highly-educated workforce
in Orange County. But to me, it is also more than high-growth companies. Given the labor shortage,
restaurants and small businesses are having trouble finding workers. Added to all this is inflation, making
prices higher, supplies harder to find, and revenue for small businesses decreasing day by day. As a son
of immigrants who struggled making ends meet in Chapel Hill, I know first-hand what it means to strive
day in day and out to put food on the table for one's family. My parents were born and raised in Karachi,
Pakistan. In the early 80's, my parents applied to 300 universities across America hoping for just minimum
wage research positions. 299 universities said no, only 1 said yes, and that was the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill. I was born in Chapel Hill in 1986, and along with my two sisters, my parents
raised us in Chapel Hill/Carrboro going not just paycheck to paycheck, but one credit debt to another
credit card debt.
Hasan AAbdullah
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Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD I bring the perspective first of an entrepreneur as I
started my first tech company in Chapel Hill. I believe that economic opportunities can solve some of the
largest problems we face. I first sought to tackle a global problem on a local scale: climate change. In
2009, fresh out of undergrad at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, I started my first company,
Wecycles, based in Orange County. WeCycles was a company that would provide bike-sharing transit
through a network of automated kiosks, reducing CO2 emissions by replacing cars for short-distance
travel. I started in Chapel Hill, and was the second mover in the entire United States for a bike-sharing
business. While the company did not succeed due to the Recession, through WeCycles, I learned the
basics of running an organization, inspiring team members, building a local workforce, and engaging
constituents. I vigorously lobbied the Chapel Hill Mayor and Town Council to invest in the project, and
improve public biking infrastructure. However, the town of Chapel Hill was unwilling to support bike-
sharing due to the project being well ahead of its time. As a 21 year-old in 2008, 1 realized right then and
there that local government representatives hold considerable power and influence over economic growth
in my town of Chapel Hill and towns and cities across America. The experience of starting my first
company in 2009 in Chapel Hill sent me to public service so I could help improve economic opportunities
for others. I started at the national scale as an Economic Policy Advisor for the Obama Administration in
the White House. I am eager to bring my experience, as an entrepreneur and a national policy wonk to
Orange County's Economic Development Advisory Board.
Conflict of Interest Board #2
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD I do not have any conflicts of interest to serve on this
board.
Reasons Want to Serve Board #3
Relevant Experience Board #3
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3
Conflict of Interest Board #3
Past Service
Demographics
We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions:
Age Range
W 35-59
Hasan AAbdullah
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OC Ethnicity
PF Other
OC Gender Identity
PF Male
Ethics Guidelines
Ethics Guidelines for Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
I agree by my signature below that, if appointed, I pledge to comply with the following ethics
guidelines for advisory boards and commissions as adopted by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners.
• Conflict of Interest
1. During advisory board meetings, a member shall immediately disclose any potential
conflict of interest and request to be excused from voting when he or she has a conflict of
interest.
2. During appeal proceedings, the applicant has the right to question the interest of any
voting member. The advisory board chair should consult with the County Attorney or
staff attorney on any potential conflict of interest in appeal matters.
3. In determining from existing facts and circumstances whether a conflict of interest exists
the determining party shall consider the facts and circumstances as would an ordinary
and reasonable person exercising prudence, discretion, intelligence, and due care.
• Gifts
1. An advisory board member shall not directly or indirectly ask, accept, demand, exact,
solicit, seek, assign, receive, or agree to receive any gift or honorarium for the advisory
board member, or for another person, in return for being influenced in the discharge of
the advisory board member's official responsibilities.
2. This section shall not apply to gifts or awards authorized by Orange County Policies,
Resolutions, or Ordinances.
• Code of Ethics
1. Advisory board members should act with integrity and with independence from improper
influence as they exercise the functions of their offices. Characteristics and behaviors
that are consistent with this standard are:
1. Adhering firmly to a code of sound values.
2. Behaving consistently and with respect towards everyone with whom they interact.
3. Exhibiting trustworthiness.
4. Living as if they are on duty as appointed officials regardless of where they are or
what they are doing.
5. Using their best independent judgment to pursue the common good as they see it,
presenting their opinions to all in a reasonable, forthright, consistent manner.
6. Remaining incorruptible, self-governing, and not subject to improper influence, while
at the same time being able to consider the opinions and ideas of others.
7. Disclosing contacts and information about issues that they receive outside of public
meetings, and refraining from seeking or receiving information about quasi-judicial
matters outside of the quasi-judicial proceedings themselves.
8. Treating other advisory boards and advisory board members and the public with
respect, and honoring the opinions of others even when they disagree.
9. Being careful not to reach conclusions on issues until all sides have been heard.
Hasan AAbdullah
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10. Showing respect for their appointed office and not behaving in ways that reflect
badly on the office, the advisory board, Orange County, or the Orange County
Board of Commissioners.
11. Recognizing that they are part of a larger group and acting accordingly.
12. Recognizing that individual board members are not generally allowed to act on
behalf of the board, but may only do so if the board specifically so authorizes, and
that the board must take official action as a body.
13. Being faithful in the performance of the duties of their offices.
14. Acting as especially responsible residents whom others can trust and respect.
15. Faithfully attending and preparing for meetings.
16. Carefully analyzing all credible information that is properly submitted to them, and
when applicable, being mindful of the need not to engage in communications
outside the meeting in quasi-judicial matters.
17. Being willing to bear their fair share of the board's workload.
18. To the extent appropriate, they should be willing to put the board's interests ahead
of their own and shall avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and shall, under
no circumstances, use their position on any board for personal gain or profit.
2. Members of the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development
Commission, and Board of Equalization and Review shall upon initial appointment, and
prior to December 31 annually thereafter, disclose:
1. Any interest he or she or his or her spouse or domestic partner has in real property
situated in whole or in part in Orange County and the general description of that
property.
2. Any legal, equitable, beneficial or contractual interest he or she or his or her spouse
or domestic partner has in any business, firm or corporation, which is currently
doing business with Orange County pursuant to contracts awarded by Orange
County, or which is attempting, or has attempted in the past calendar year, to
secure the award of a bid from Orange County or the approval of any Board or
Agency of Orange County.
3. Failure to file a disclosure statement setting out the above required information shall
result in immediate removal of the member from the applicable board.
I agree with the Above Statement
By checking this box I certify that this serves as an electronic version of my signature,for
the sole purposes of this form.
W I Agree
Hasan AAbdullah
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Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Jan 19, 2022
Application Form
Profile
Hunter Beattie
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
hunterbeattie@gmail.com
Email Address
404 Morgan Creek Rd.
Home Address Suite or Apt
Chapel Hill NC 27517
City State Postal Code
Home: (646) 642-3277
Primary Phone
What Township do you live in?
Q Chapel Hill
Property Zone
County
Community Involvement
I am involved with Habitat for Humanity in Orange County and surrounding Counties. I volunteer with
Table in Carrboro, NC. I also consult with local nonprofits to assist with grant writing as well as the
implementation and management of Federal grants.
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Affordable Housing Advisory Board: Submitted
Interests & Experiences
Relevant Experience Board #1
In 2005, 1 moved from New York City to North Carolina to work with a nonprofit involved in prison reform. I
was quickly drawn to the communities of Hillsborough, Chapel Hill and Carrboro and I moved to Carrboro
in 2006. Since then, I've remained in Orange County. In 2012, while working as the Program Director and
Finance Manager of Communities in Schools of Orange County, I wrote and received a 1.3 million dollar
Federal grant to fund drop-out prevention programs at 7 Orange County middle schools, 2 elementary
schools, and 1 high school. Additionally, since 2009, 1 have been involved in property management,
development, and investment. I also have a strong knowledge of local real estate markets, market trends,
property valuations, the County's GIS site, the UDO, and other resources, based on my experience
buying, selling, and developing property. Lastly, I have served on the Board of Equalization and Review
for three years, hearing all tax appeals in Orange County.
Mr. Hunter Beattie
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Reasons Want to Serve Board #1
Like many members of our community, I've witnessed the damaging effects of the rapid increase and
acceleration in housing costs. Friends and family have been displaced from their communities. Housing
continues to be treated as an investment, a store of value, and a marketable asset rather than a place
where people live, commute to work, raise their family, and participate in their community. Additionally,
rising property taxes have contributed to the displacement of many members of our community, which is
one of the reasons I joined the Board of Equalization and Review three years ago. I believe that there are
strategies that can address many types of displacement, as well as ones that disincentivize predatory
investors by strengthening community relationships. I also believe that the community must work together
and pressure local government to invest in affordable housing.
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1
While I have been involved in real estate investment, my endeavors have not been predatory like many of
the transactions I see in the market. I have purchased homes for fair market value, restored them to a
habitable condition, added them to the local rental stock, and then sold them, typically to first time home-
buyers a few years later. However, I have seen the many ways that other investors, both local and
institutional, profit from people who cannot afford to realize the value in their own home. I believe that my
knowledge of the UDO and my experience investing in local real estate, help me consider the viewpoints
of members of the community who benefit from a rise in housing costs, and who also wield
disproportionate political influence. And, I believe that my personal political orientation informs my desire
to create affordable housing solutions in our community.
Conflict of Interest Board #1
I am not seeking local funding to develop affordable housing in this area; nor have I encountered any
other conflicts of interest in my position on the Board of Equalization and Review.
Relevant Experience Board #2
Reasons Want to Serve Board #2
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2
Conflict of Interest Board #2
Reasons Want to Serve Board#3
Relevant Experience Board #3
Mr. Hunter Beattie
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Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3
Conflict of Interest Board #3
Past Service
Board of E&R (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
Demographics
We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions:
Age Range
PF 35-59
OC Ethnicity
PF White
OC Gender Identity
V Male
Ethics Guidelines
Ethics Guidelines for Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
I agree by my signature below that, if appointed, I pledge to comply with the following ethics
guidelines for advisory boards and commissions as adopted by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners.
• Conflict of Interest
1. During advisory board meetings, a member shall immediately disclose any potential
conflict of interest and request to be excused from voting when he or she has a conflict of
interest.
2. During appeal proceedings, the applicant has the right to question the interest of any
voting member. The advisory board chair should consult with the County Attorney or
staff attorney on any potential conflict of interest in appeal matters.
3. In determining from existing facts and circumstances whether a conflict of interest exists
the determining party shall consider the facts and circumstances as would an ordinary
and reasonable person exercising prudence, discretion, intelligence, and due care.
• Gifts
1. An advisory board member shall not directly or indirectly ask, accept, demand, exact,
solicit, seek, assign, receive, or agree to receive any gift or honorarium for the advisory
board member, or for another person, in return for being influenced in the discharge of
the advisory board member's official responsibilities.
2. This section shall not apply to gifts or awards authorized by Orange County Policies,
Resolutions, or Ordinances.
Mr. Hunter Beattie
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• Code of Ethics
1. Advisory board members should act with integrity and with independence from improper
influence as they exercise the functions of their offices. Characteristics and behaviors
that are consistent with this standard are:
1. Adhering firmly to a code of sound values.
2. Behaving consistently and with respect towards everyone with whom they interact.
3. Exhibiting trustworthiness.
4. Living as if they are on duty as appointed officials regardless of where they are or
what they are doing.
5. Using their best independent judgment to pursue the common good as they see it,
presenting their opinions to all in a reasonable, forthright, consistent manner.
6. Remaining incorruptible, self-governing, and not subject to improper influence, while
at the same time being able to consider the opinions and ideas of others.
7. Disclosing contacts and information about issues that they receive outside of public
meetings, and refraining from seeking or receiving information about quasi-judicial
matters outside of the quasi-judicial proceedings themselves.
8. Treating other advisory boards and advisory board members and the public with
respect, and honoring the opinions of others even when they disagree.
9. Being careful not to reach conclusions on issues until all sides have been heard.
10. Showing respect for their appointed office and not behaving in ways that reflect
badly on the office, the advisory board, Orange County, or the Orange County
Board of Commissioners.
11. Recognizing that they are part of a larger group and acting accordingly.
12. Recognizing that individual board members are not generally allowed to act on
behalf of the board, but may only do so if the board specifically so authorizes, and
that the board must take official action as a body.
13. Being faithful in the performance of the duties of their offices.
14. Acting as especially responsible residents whom others can trust and respect.
15. Faithfully attending and preparing for meetings.
16. Carefully analyzing all credible information that is properly submitted to them, and
when applicable, being mindful of the need not to engage in communications
outside the meeting in quasi-judicial matters.
17. Being willing to bear their fair share of the board's workload.
18. To the extent appropriate, they should be willing to put the board's interests ahead
of their own and shall avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and shall, under
no circumstances, use their position on any board for personal gain or profit.
2. Members of the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development
Commission, and Board of Equalization and Review shall upon initial appointment, and
prior to December 31 annually thereafter, disclose:
1. Any interest he or she or his or her spouse or domestic partner has in real property
situated in whole or in part in Orange County and the general description of that
property.
2. Any legal, equitable, beneficial or contractual interest he or she or his or her spouse
or domestic partner has in any business, firm or corporation, which is currently
doing business with Orange County pursuant to contracts awarded by Orange
County, or which is attempting, or has attempted in the past calendar year, to
secure the award of a bid from Orange County or the approval of any Board or
Agency of Orange County.
3. Failure to file a disclosure statement setting out the above required information shall
result in immediate removal of the member from the applicable board.
Mr. Hunter Beattie
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1 agree with the Above Statement
By checking this box I certify that this serves as an electronic version of my signature,for
the sole purposes of this form.
W I Agree
Mr. Hunter Beattie
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Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Feb 02, 2022
Application Form
Profile
Ehmu Ra Ho
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
ehmural3Ca)gmail.com
Email Address
100 Rock Haven Rd, Apt L102
Home Address Suite or Apt
Carrboro NC 27510
City State Postal Code
Mobile: (919) 357-2945
Primary Phone
What Township do you live in?
Q Chapel Hill
Property Zone
Carrboro Town Limits
Community Involvement
RE-IMAGINING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE with Town of Chapel Hill
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Affordable Housing Advisory Board: Submitted
Interests & Experiences
Relevant Experience Board #1
In October 2020, 1 was appointed to the Re-imagining Community Task Force for the Town of Chapel Hill.
The mission of the Task Force is to bring forth concrete, actionable recommendations to the Town
Council that will achieve the following: 1) Increase public safety 2) Eliminate structural inequities in Town
public safety systems; and 3) Enable all in the community to thrive. We the Task Force met over the
course of nine months to accomplish the task force mission. I serve on the steering committee to support
other members of the task forces. We collaborated with outside facilitators to move the task force in the
right direction. I attended weekly meetings as a Steering Committee member to create an agenda. I also
collaborated with 13+task force members on recommendation. My experience as a refugee, a student in
Orange County, and someone who is involved with the Town of Chapel Hill on policy change makes me
the ideal candidate for the position.
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Reasons Want to Serve Board #1
Growing up in Chapel Hill as a refugee is hard. I watch my parents struggle to find resources so that life
won't be so difficult in Chapel Hill. It is not easy for them to find these resources. For example, there is no
interpreter when they have to go to a housing meeting or need to fill out a government document.
Language is a barrier for them, and I feel that there is a need for the town to provide interpreters, as well
as other resources, for the members of our community who struggle to get the help they need. After
watching my parents struggle, I began to work with a nonprofit organization called Refugee Community
Partnership (RCP). RCP's main goal is to reach out to refugee families from many backgrounds
(Burmese, Karen, Syrian and Congolese) and provide support and resources. Working directly with these
families has helped me see that many people share my parents' experience at town, county, and school
offices. As a member of the Housing Advisory Board, I would hope to help orange county to identify the
barriers to information these families face, and then to help implement programs to improve their access.
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1
I joined the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community in 2009 when my family and I came to the U.S. as refugees
from Burma. I am currently in the process of getting a Master degree in Social Work at UNC, and I feel
that as a minority student and a refugee from a non-English speaking community, I will bring new insight
and unique perspectives to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Conflict of Interest Board #1
There are no conflict of Interest
Relevant Experience Board #2
Reasons Want to Serve Board #2
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2
Conflict of Interest Board #2
Reasons Want to Serve Board #3
Relevant Experience Board #3
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3
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Conflict of Interest Board #3
Past Service
Demographics
We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions:
Age Range
fJ 18-34
OC Ethnicity
rJ Asian American
OC Gender Identity
rJ Female
Ethics Guidelines
Ethics Guidelines for Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
I agree by my signature below that, if appointed, I pledge to comply with the following ethics
guidelines for advisory boards and commissions as adopted by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners.
• Conflict of Interest
1. During advisory board meetings, a member shall immediately disclose any potential
conflict of interest and request to be excused from voting when he or she has a conflict of
interest.
2. During appeal proceedings, the applicant has the right to question the interest of any
voting member. The advisory board chair should consult with the County Attorney or
staff attorney on any potential conflict of interest in appeal matters.
3. In determining from existing facts and circumstances whether a conflict of interest exists
the determining party shall consider the facts and circumstances as would an ordinary
and reasonable person exercising prudence, discretion, intelligence, and due care.
• Gifts
1. An advisory board member shall not directly or indirectly ask, accept, demand, exact,
solicit, seek, assign, receive, or agree to receive any gift or honorarium for the advisory
board member, or for another person, in return for being influenced in the discharge of
the advisory board member's official responsibilities.
2. This section shall not apply to gifts or awards authorized by Orange County Policies,
Resolutions, or Ordinances.
• Code of Ethics
1. Advisory board members should act with integrity and with independence from improper
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influence as they exercise the functions of their offices. Characteristics and behaviors
that are consistent with this standard are:
1. Adhering firmly to a code of sound values.
2. Behaving consistently and with respect towards everyone with whom they interact.
3. Exhibiting trustworthiness.
4. Living as if they are on duty as appointed officials regardless of where they are or
what they are doing.
5. Using their best independent judgment to pursue the common good as they see it,
presenting their opinions to all in a reasonable, forthright, consistent manner.
6. Remaining incorruptible, self-governing, and not subject to improper influence, while
at the same time being able to consider the opinions and ideas of others.
7. Disclosing contacts and information about issues that they receive outside of public
meetings, and refraining from seeking or receiving information about quasi-judicial
matters outside of the quasi-judicial proceedings themselves.
8. Treating other advisory boards and advisory board members and the public with
respect, and honoring the opinions of others even when they disagree.
9. Being careful not to reach conclusions on issues until all sides have been heard.
10. Showing respect for their appointed office and not behaving in ways that reflect
badly on the office, the advisory board, Orange County, or the Orange County
Board of Commissioners.
11. Recognizing that they are part of a larger group and acting accordingly.
12. Recognizing that individual board members are not generally allowed to act on
behalf of the board, but may only do so if the board specifically so authorizes, and
that the board must take official action as a body.
13. Being faithful in the performance of the duties of their offices.
14. Acting as especially responsible residents whom others can trust and respect.
15. Faithfully attending and preparing for meetings.
16. Carefully analyzing all credible information that is properly submitted to them, and
when applicable, being mindful of the need not to engage in communications
outside the meeting in quasi-judicial matters.
17. Being willing to bear their fair share of the board's workload.
18. To the extent appropriate, they should be willing to put the board's interests ahead
of their own and shall avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and shall, under
no circumstances, use their position on any board for personal gain or profit.
2. Members of the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development
Commission, and Board of Equalization and Review shall upon initial appointment, and
prior to December 31 annually thereafter, disclose:
1. Any interest he or she or his or her spouse or domestic partner has in real property
situated in whole or in part in Orange County and the general description of that
property.
2. Any legal, equitable, beneficial or contractual interest he or she or his or her spouse
or domestic partner has in any business, firm or corporation, which is currently
doing business with Orange County pursuant to contracts awarded by Orange
County, or which is attempting, or has attempted in the past calendar year, to
secure the award of a bid from Orange County or the approval of any Board or
Agency of Orange County.
3. Failure to file a disclosure statement setting out the above required information shall
result in immediate removal of the member from the applicable board.
Ehmu Ra Ho
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1 agree with the Above Statement
By checking this box I certify that this serves as an electronic version of my signature,for
the sole purposes of this form.
W I Agree
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Page 1 of 2 Charity Mathews
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Charity Mathews
Name Called:
Home Address: 500 Walnut Hill Drive
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 9195998659
Phone (Evening): 9192450515
Phone (Cell): 9195998659
Email: charity.mathews@gmail.com
Place of Employment: Self: CC Mathews LLC (media & catering)
Job Title: Founder, CC Mathews LLC
Year of OC Residence: 2013
Township of Residence: Eno
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Community Association Steering Committee, The Expedition School
Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
Friendship Partner (working with Syrian refugees), World Relief Durham
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
none
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Originally from Washington state, I ve lived in New York City, Rome and now Hillsborough. As a
child, my family had very little money and I know what it s like to require assistance. I also know
the experience of moving to a new area without a lot of support. And last, I have a lot of
experience as a strategist in Vice Presidential positions at both HGTV and Martha Stewart. I m
good at assessing situations and making decisions that help the most people possible while
utilizing the assets available.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
As a resident of Orange County, and a mother of four small children who attend school here, it s
important to me that we live in an area with opportunity for all. Instead of shaking my head at
perceived problems and frustrations, I d like to help create solutions for an area I ve grown to
love.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
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Other Comments:
This application was current on: 9/4/2019 Date Printed: 9/5/2019
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Page 1 of 2 Jeff Scott
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Jeff Scott
Name Called:
Home Address: 1520 Park Lane
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 919-815-8254
Email: jgscott0@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2014
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: County
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Hillsborough Planning Board
AIA Triangle Design Awards Committee
AIA National Advisory Panel
AIA National Conference on Architecture Peer Reviewer
AIA Triangle Education Outreach Committee
Registered Architect in State of NC
Member, Construction Specifications Institute
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am currently an active member of the Hillsborough Planning Board. I have served on this board
for 2-years and have enjoyed being a part of the process. I also have several years of
architectural background in civic/justice projects at the state and local level.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
As a resident of Hillsborough and Orange County for over 5-years, it is important to me to
understand how I can help the community understand the process. The planning process can be
confusing (even to me), so hearing everyone s thoughts and opinions are very helpful. I
understand people s trepidation and concern about changes in this community.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
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Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
As an architect, affordable housing is always a critical topic of concern. I practiced in residential
architecture at the beginning of my career. I have also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in
Charlotte, Asheville, and Raleigh/Durham. My previous experience working with general
contractors and construction managers also allows me to understand the ramifications of
costing, constructability, and project management.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Affordable housing is a very important and apt topic locally and nationally. As an active
professional in this region, I continue to see how this area is being shaped for both the positive
and negative.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I believe that the diversity I could bring to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board could certainly
be an asset for Orange County. Having lived in other communities in this state (Asheville,
Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham), as well as having spent time studying abroad in Italy and Germany,
I have seen a variety of strategies that address housing. In many instances this housing has
been shaped by how the urban or rural fabric is shaped. Orange County has the opportunity to
really be a leader in driving affordable housing strategies forward as the county grapples with
issues of growth and long-term planning strategies. I have seen this while working on single-
family and multi-family residential projects and how the divide between building types is critical.
Having seen how other communities grapple with affordable housing is also very important to
me. Affordable housing is always a very difficult and contentious topic. I have previously been a
part of a design/build architectural studio that focused solely on designing and building a home
for a low-income family. I have seen how carefully and thoughtfully the process can be executed.
Much of the process comes down to creating an architecture of decency for the people that
inhabit these homes.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Orange County Board of Adjustment(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Application Date: 8/10/2020
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Having served in the Hillsborough Planning Board, I see the issues of concern when planning is
at odds with the property owners. Typically this has always been something remedied without
resorting to BOA but it seems like an interesting process.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
My architectural/planning background would help me in serving on this board. I also believe I
have the fair and impartial temperament to serve. Having served as a project architect and
manager for numerous projects, I see where conflicts come in and how t
Conflict of Interest:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 4/19/2021 Date Printed: 4/22/2021
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Page 1 of 2 William Spang
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr William Spang
Name Called:
Home Address: 1441 Gray Bluff Trail
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Phone: 9194529567
Email: spangdevco@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 1986
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill ETJ
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Age Range: 60+
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Member Affordable Housing Policy Committee for Neighbors on Call
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 am a residential subdivision developer. I ve created subdivisions in Carrboro, Chapel Hill and
Mebane. I recognize the affordable housing need and I want to help find a solution.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
The need for affordable housing is one of the most important, least funded problems of our
national society that needs solutions. I want to help
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
For 28 years I have developed residential subdivisions throughout the Triangle area. I have
worked with Carrboro and Chapel Hill to provide affordable housing according to their
ordinances. These experiences have taught me successful financing techniques, the costs of
creating housing and the need to find alternate solutions. I believe I can add valuable insight to
the Affordable Housing Advisory Board.
Conflict of Interest:
I am mostly retired from development, but were I to create another Orange County subdivision I
don t see how that would be a conflict.
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 8/4/2020 Date Printed: 8/4/2020
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Page 1 of 2 Peggy Wilmoth
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Dr. Peggy Wilmoth
Name Called:
Home Address: 211 Edgewater Circle
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone: 919-966-9905
Email: wilmothmc@aol.com
Year of OC Residence: 2017
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: Other
Age Range: 60+
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Orange County Veterans Memorial Task Force
Retired Major General, US Army Reserve
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None; previously served on one in Mecklenburg County
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I m a nurse
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I believe I have a broad background on which to pull for this board
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
First and foremost, I am a nurse and in the course of my career I have taught public health
nursing and as part of this teaching experiences, was engaged in a very diverse community in
Kansas City, MO, and in Atlanta, GA.
I have had myriad life experiences that would allow me to contribute to diversity of viewpoints,
but also importantly, to listen to other's views. My military experiences required me to listen and
work with others from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead to effective team
performance.
Social justice is a component of the nursing profession that I would bring to the Board's
discussions as well as my experiences in working and living in highly diverse communities prior
to my move to Chapel Hill in 2017.
1 have a policy background, both health policy and military policy, and am versed in the nuances
of policy and analysis of policy outcomes. Any effort to prioritize housing needs would need to be
done within regulatory and legislated policy guidelines.
Conflict of Interest:
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Board of Health
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I m a nurse
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Ensuring access to high quality health is a priority for my profession; we are also the largest of
the health professions, I see that the current vacancy is for a Veterinarian.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Board of Social Services
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am a nurse
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
It aligns with my professional background
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 1/3/2020 Date Printed: 1/3/2020
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Meeting Times: 6:00 pm Second Tuesday Contact Person:Erika Brandt
Meeting Place: Contact Phone: 919-245-4331
Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.The Board will prioritize affordable housing needs,
assess and monitor project proposals and local housing programs.It will publicize County housing objectives and assist the
implementation of recommended strategies in the FY 2001 CAHTF(Commissioners'Affordable Housing Task Force)Report.
The Board will also explore new funding opportunities,assist in the investigation of County residential segregation patterns,
and assist with other housing-related items as identified by the Board of County Commissioners.
Keith Cook
I Chair First Appointed: 06/06/2017
Gender Identity: Male Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 09/17/2019
Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
Ms Saru Salvi
2 First Appointed: 05/18/2021
Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 05/18/2021
Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2023
Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Olivia Fisher
3 First Appointed: 03/10/2020
Gender Identity: Female Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 05/18/2021
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024
Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
VACANT
4 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Mae McLendon
5 First Appointed: 06/06/2017
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020
Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
Mr. Tim Woody
6 First Appointed: 05/18/2021
Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 05/18/2021
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Meeting Times: 6:00 pm Second Tuesday Contact Person:Erika Brandt
Meeting Place: Contact Phone: 919-245-4331
Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Mr. James Eichel
7 First Appointed: 09/17/2019
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 09/17/2019
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
VACANT
8 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Arthur Sprinczeles
9 First Appointed: 09/20/2018
Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 05/18/2021
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
VACANT
10 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Paul Voss
11 First Appointed: 06/15/2021
Gender Identity: Male Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 06/15/2021
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2023
Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Number of Terms:
VACANT
12 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Meeting Times: 6:00 pm Second Tuesday Contact Person:Erika Brandt
Meeting Place: Contact Phone: 919-245-4331
Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Holly Meschko
13 First Appointed: 10/06/2020
Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 10/06/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022
Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Jenn Sykes
14 First Appointed: 06/06/2017
Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 10/06/2020
Ethnic Background: Hispanic Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2023
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
Mr. Dion Graham
15 First Appointed: 06/15/2021
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/05/2021
Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2024
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Erika Brandt
Affordable Housing Advisory Board Contact Phone: 919-245-4331
Hasan A. Abdullah
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/31/2022
Ethnic Background: Other Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Also Serves On:
Mr. Hunter Beattie
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/19/2022
Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham
Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On: Board of Equalization and Review(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Ehmu Ra Ho
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 02/02/2022
Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 18-34 Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Also Serves On:
Ms Alice Mahood
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 08/10/2020
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Also Serves On: Orange County Housing Authority
Charity Mathews
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 09/04/2019
Ethnic Background: White Township: Eno
Age Range: Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On:
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Erika Brandt
Affordable Housing Advisory Board Contact Phone: 919-245-4331
Mr. Jeff Scott
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 04/19/2021
Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On: Orange County Board of Adjustment(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Mr William Spang
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 08/04/2020
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 60+ Res.Eligibility: Chapel Hill ETJ
Also Serves On:
Anjail Taylor
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 01/11/2022
Ethnic Background: African American Township: Cedar Grove
Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Agricultural Residential
Also Serves On: Agricultural Preservation Board
Dr. Peggy Wilmoth
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 01/03/2020
Ethnic Background: Other Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 60+ Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
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