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43 <br />Page 2 of 3 Henry Sims <br />Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br />Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br />I have lived and worked in OC over the last 5 years. I know and am well aware of the hardships <br />that normal residents face. I know that I will be able to lead OC into the future while taking the <br />current residents daily lives into consideration, <br />Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br />I want to serve because I am the common working class person. I know what the normal <br />working class person wants and needs because I live that life every day. <br />Conflict of Interest: <br />Durham Technical Community College Board of Directors <br />Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br />I want to be on this board because I know and live the difference between Chapel Hill and <br />Orange County. I want to be able to help the rest of OC and I cannot think of any better way. <br />Education is key and providing a way for residents to advance themselves, their education, and <br />their lives is what I want to be a part of. <br />Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br />See above. <br />Conflict of Interest: <br />Supplemental Questions: <br />Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br />Please list the work /volunteer experience /qualifications that would add to your expertise <br />for this board. <br />I have managed 2 offices in OC over the last 3 years. I have become knowledgable with the way <br />What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board? <br />I live it day to day. I am the average working class person. <br />What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to <br />accomplish if appointed? <br />I have applied for 3 boards. I think that each board has an directive to advance the rights and <br />lives of OC residents. <br />What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related <br />to growth? <br />Growth outside of Chapel Hill. Politics... Chapel Hill vs. greater OC. <br />What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth? <br />The Planning Board should take into account Chapel Hill s needs vs greater OC. The majority <br />can t trample on the minority. <br />How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of <br />the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities? <br />I would uses these Goals and Priorities as the guidelines for my decisions,. <br />Other Comments: <br />