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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 14, 2022
Action Agenda
Item No. 9
SUBJECT: Orange County Housing Authority Board —Appointment Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Recommendation Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Member and Applicant Summary Sheet
Application for Person Recommended
Applications of Other Applicants
Membership Roster
Applicant Interest List
PURPOSE: To consider an appointment to the Orange County Housing Authority Board.
BACKGROUND: The goal of the Orange County Housing Authority Board is to provide decent,
safe, and sanitary housing for the low and moderate income families in the County.
The Board of County Commissioners appoints all seven (7) members.
The folll wing individual is recommended for Board consideration:
NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION
REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Alice Mahood At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2027
(re-appointment
If the individual listed above is appointed, no vacancies remain.
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.
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RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss an appointment to
the Orange County Housing Authority Board.
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QoCHCD
ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING&COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
March 9, 2022
Ms. Tara May
Deputy Clerk
Orange County Board of County Commissioners
200 S. Cameron St.
Hillsborough,NC 27278
Dear Ms.May:
The Orange County Housing Authority(OCHA)Board would like to recommend the re-appointment of
Board member Alice Mahood.
In her short time on the board,Ms. Mahood has provided insightful analysis and thoughtful questions,
while demonstrating a clear passion for housing vulnerable populations through a trauma-informed lens.
The Board respectfully requests that the OC Board of County Commissioners consider the re-appointment
of this individual.
Sincerely,
Blake Rosser
Housing Choice Voucher Program Manager
Orange County and Housing Community Development Department
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Wailing Address Main Office Satellite Office
P.O.Box 8181 300 W.Tryon Street 2501 Homestead Road z
Hillsborough,NC 27278 Hillsborough,NC 27278 Chapel Hill,NC 27516 aP.'o HOUSN;
Telephone(919)245-2490• Fax(919)644-3056 •TDD(919)644-3045
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Orange County Housing Authority Board Members and Applicants
Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on
Alice Mahood Member Female White Chapel Hill
Dennis Carmody Member Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill
Evelyn Johann Member Female White Cheeks
Michael Webb Member Male White 18-34 Chapel Hill
Paul Reynolds Member Male White Chapel Hill
TammyJacobs Member Female African American Chapel Hill
Valerie C.Sauer Member Female White 18-34 Chapel Hill
Jana E.Murdock-doherty Applicant Female White 18-34 Cheeks
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Saru Salvi Applicant Female African American 60+ Hillsborough lHillsborough Planning Board
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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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Page 1 of 1 Christy Raulli
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Christy Raulli
Name Called:
Home Address: 418 Tuscarora Drive
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 9199231670
Email: christy.raulli@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 1997
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships
Guardian ad Litem, past member of the Hillsborough Planning Board
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
none
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have a Masters in City and Regional Planning with a focus on Economic Development and
Real Estate. Past and current experience includes co-founding an affordable housing
organization, small business advising through the SBTDC and NC Department of Commerce,
Assistant Director of an economic development advisory program for the UNC School of
Government, and directing a commercial real estate development firm.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board
I feel that I have a unique combination of public, private and governmental experience in
economic development and related fields and I d like to contribute to the County s efforts.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board
I think my voice would contribute to diversity because of the various sectors that I have worked
in, as well as having been a female lead for a commercial Rea estate company.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 3/18/2021 Date Printed: 3/18/2021
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Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Oct 04, 2021
Application Form
Profile
Jana E Murdock-doherty
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
jmurdock596@gmail.com _
Email Address
400 Franklin Adams RD.
Home Address Suite or Apt
Efland NC 27243
City State Postal Code
Home: (336)380-1668
Primary Phone
What Township do you live in?
W Cheeks
Property Zone
County-Agricultural Residential
Community Involvement
Real estate agent
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Orange County Housing Authority: Submitted
Interests & Experiences
Relevant Experience Board#1
No prior board experience
Reasons Want to Serve Board #1
Seeing the real estate market explode in this area is of concern to me, as a healthy community is one that
has balance and diversity. Affordable housing needs to continue to have a place in this region, and it's
important to me to consider that as development continues.
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1
I am a woman, age 32.
Jana E Murdock-doherty
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Conflict of Interest Board #1
I am a real estate agent, based in Hillsborough
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
Conflict of Interest Board #3
Past Service
None specifically
Demographics
We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions:
Age Range
FJ 18-34
OC Ethnicity
rJ White
Jana E Murdock-doherty
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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
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.
Jana E Murdock-doherty
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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
Jana E Murdock-doherty
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Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Sep 28, 2021
Application Form
Profile
Saru Salvi
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
sarusalvi@nc.rr.com
Email Address
506 SILVER FOX CIR
Home Address Suite or Apt
Hillsborough NC 27278
City State Postal Code
Home: (919) 259-3323
Primary Phone
What Township do you live in?
P Hillsborough
Property Zone
Hillsborough ETJ
Community Involvement
Member of Town of Hillsborough Water and Sewer Advisory Committee. Member of Home Owners
Association Board and Architectural Review Committee
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Advisory Board on Aging: Submitted
Hillsborough Planning Board: Submitted
Orange County Housing Authority: Submitted
Interests & Experiences
Relevant Experience Board #1
I was the primary caregiver for my mother-in-law who passed a number of years ago. My own mother died
at the end of Dec 2020 at the age of 101 years old. I have learned a great deal about the services to the
elderly on the local, state and federal level. Albeit,that my mother lives in MA, I at least know what
questions need to be addressed and how to dig and find the answers. I help friends with dealing with their
mother and/or father as they move into the next stage and need to look for services. Most importantly, is
being advise them on how to deal with a difficult parent as that person struggles with the reality of aging.
Ms Saru Salvi
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Reasons Want to Serve Board#1
I am currently retired, I will have to time to dedicate to community activities. I would like to serve of this
board because I feel that it is important that we give our senior citizens all of the support they need and
also anticipate needs that they do not recognize.As I stated above, my mother passed at101 years old
and she remained in her home and was able to die in her own bed.
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1
Not only being a senior myself, but having a mother who is elderly, I can bring a unique viewpoint to the
board from the caregivers side. Recognizing that many seniors/elderly do not have access to information,
often a caregiver has to step in and help.
Conflict of Interest Board #1
None
Relevant Experience Board #2
1 grew up in Cambridge MA, where I witnessed the growth of a small town outside of Boston.There are a
lot of lesson's learned from that experience. I am now on the Hillsborough Water and Sewer Advisory
Board and the Orange County Affordable Housing Board. I am a member of our communities Home
Owner's Association Board as well as the Architectural Board.
Reasons Want to Serve Board#2
1 am very interested in keeping Orange County a pleasant place to live for everyone and work on keeping
it affordable and diverse.
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2
As a Black woman who went from living in a professional middle-class family to being a single mother,
and living in public housing. I now have made it back to where I started, but the amount of growth down
and back up has taught me a lot.
Conflict of Interest Board #2
None that I know of.
Reasons Want to Serve Board#3
Relevant Experience Board #3
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3
Conflict of Interest Board #3
Ms Saru Salvi
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Past Service
None
Demographics
We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions:
Age Range
V 60+
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.
Ms Saru Salvi
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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.
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
Ms Saru Salvi
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Orange County Housing Authority
Meeting Times: 6:00 pm Third Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Blake Rosser
Meeting Place: Southern Human Services Center Contact Phone: 919-245-2143
Positions: 7 Length:5 years Terms: 2
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of County commissioners. The goal of the Orange County Housing Authority board
is to provide decent,safe,and sanitary housing for the low and moderate income families in the County.At least one member
of the Board shall be a Section 8 voucher holder. Other board members may represent the following areas of interest:real
estate,development,affordable housing,municipal law,and banking.
Mrs Evelyn Johann
1 First Appointed: 01/22/2015
Gender Identity: Female Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 06/18/2019
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Dennis Carmody
2 First Appointed: 12/06/2021
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/06/2021
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Tammy Jacobs
3 Chair First Appointed: 10/01/2013
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/18/2019
Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
Dr. Michael Webb
4 First Appointed: 02/16/2021
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 02/16/2021
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024
Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Ms Alice Mahood
5 First Appointed: 12/06/2021
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/06/2021
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Paul Reynolds
6 First Appointed: 10/03/2017
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/18/2019
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Resident Member Expiration: 06/30/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Orange County Housing Authority
Meeting Times: 6:00 pm Third Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Blake Rosser
Meeting Place: Southern Human Services Center Contact Phone: 919-245-2143
Positions: 7 Length:5 years Terms: 2
Valerie C. Sauer
7 First Appointed: 12/06/2021
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/06/2021
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024
Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Blake Rosser
Orange County Housing Authority Contact Phone: 919-245-2143
Jana E. Murdock-doherty
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 10/04/2021
Ethnic Background: White Township: Cheeks
Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: County
Also Serves On:
Ms Saru Salvi
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 09/28/2021
Ethnic Background: African American Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ
Also Serves On: Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Also Serves On: Hillsborough Planning Board
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