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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: March 17, 2026
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 March 10, 2026 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
Sandra Okeke At-Large Partial term 09/30/2026
Bates reappointment
Alicia Reid At-Large Partial term 09/30/2027
(reappointment)
• Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
James Public Health Field First Full Term 03/31/2029
Wheeler reappointment
Michael At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2029
Dempsey Unincorporated (reappointment)
County
Dawn Roberts Animal Services Second Full Term 03/31/2029
Advisory Board
Member
Ellen Pearsall Town of Chapel Hill First Full Term 03/31/2029
Judith Markey At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2029
2
• Arts Commission
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Bren West At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2028
Mary Carter At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2028
Taub
Francesca At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2029
Talenti (reappointment)
Denise Duff At-Large Second Full Term 03/31/2029
Pascal Moore At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2029
• Board of Equalization and Review
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Elizabeth Alternate Partial Term 03/31/2027
Young
Patrick Mulkey Alternate Partial Term 03/31/2027
• Historic Preservation Commission
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Carol Ann At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2029
Lewald reappointment
• Orange County Board of Adjustment
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Jeff Scott At-Large Third Full Term 06/30/2029
• Parks and Recreation Council
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Louise Flinn Bingham Township Second Full Term 03/31/2029
Navya Sharma Youth Delegate First Full Term 03/31/2029
(non-voting) reappointment
Marissa Hoer At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2028
3
• Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
NAME POSITION TYPE OF TERM
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION
TERM DATE
Sanai Bryant A Person Under the Partial Term 06/30/2027
Age of 21
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 March 10, 2026 Work Session.