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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 16, 2025
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-j
SUBJECT: Boards and Commissions —Appointments
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
No attachments Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
PURPOSE: To approve the Boards and Commissions appointments as reviewed and discussed
during the September 9, 2025 Work Session.
BACKGROUND: The following appointments are presented for Board approval:
• Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Shade Little At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2028
Kelly Kester At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2028
Parkash Sista At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2028
• Agricultural Preservation Board
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Mary Beth At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2028
Miller
Michael At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2028
Wagger
Jeff Sykes Cane Third Full Term 06/30/2028
Creek/Buckhorn
Voluntary
Agricultural District
(move from At-
Large osition
2
Glenn Rose New First Full Term 06/30/2028
Hope/Hillsborough
Voluntary
Agricultural District
Vera Fabian At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2027
Salem Neff At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2028
Joseph At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2028
Thompson
• Animal Services Advisory Board
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Rhonda At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2028
Patterson
Dr. Ashley Veterinarian First Full Term 06/30/2028
Robertson
• Arts Commission
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Ashley Nissler At-Large Partial Term 03/31/2027
Joshua At-Large Second Full Term 09/30/2028
Rosenstein
• Commission for the Environment
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Margot Lester At-Large First Full Term 12/31/2027
Jeffrey Ran At-Large First Full Term 12/31/2027
Leto Copele At-Large First Full Term 12/31/2028
• Hillsborough Planning Board
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Jeanette Hillsborough ETJ First Full Term 10/31/2028
Bene
3
• Human Relations Commission
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
April At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2027
Thompson
Benjamin Kin At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2028
Shane Lukas At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2028
Rhian Town of Chapel Hill First Full Term 06/30/2028
Carreker-Ford (move from At-
Large osition
• Orange Unified Transportation Board
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Erik Legg At-Large Second Full Term 09/30/2028
Jamie Crandell Eno Township Second Full Term 09/30/2028
Gregory At-Large Second Full Term 09/30/2028
Woloszczuk
Gene Owen At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2028
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• GUIDING PRINCIPLE — INCLUSIVITY AND ENGAGEMENT
We foster an environment in which all are welcomed, represented, and empowered to
participate in and feel connected to their community.
• GUIDING PRINCIPLE — DEDICATION AND RESPECT
We commit to our roles in public service and organizational excellence by fostering the
skills, talents, and innovation of our residents, employees, volunteers, and boards needed
to carry out this work.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the recommended
appointments as reviewed and discussed during the September 9, 2025 Work Session.