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15 <br /> Page 3 of 4 Matt Hughes <br /> Orange County Board of Adjustment(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> In various roles I have held, I have had to be an fair and independent arbiter in determining facts <br /> and ensuring that decisions are made reflecting those facts as well as official policies and <br /> procedures. One body I currently sit on, the Human Relations Commission, is tasked with <br /> hearing housing discrimination cases in a quasi-judicial manner and must adhere to federal <br /> legislation and housing policy in determining if discrimination took place and help address the <br /> complaint. My view is that the Board of Adjustment is no different in meeting the needs of <br /> residents and property owners as well as the needs of Orange County and the general public as <br /> it relates to zoning and regulations. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I have previously applied for the Orange County Planning Board and find issues relating to <br /> zoning and planning to be incredibly important, especially with new construction and economic <br /> development. I see the Board of Adjustment as a way to ensure that property owners are fairly <br /> treated in balancing community needs. Those who have a vested interest in planning and zone <br /> must be confident that this board has members who are fair and impartial. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Supplemental Questions: <br /> Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees <br /> What improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the <br /> residents of Orange County? <br /> DTCC could serve the residents of Orange County better by working closely with both of our <br /> county s school districts so that students are made aware and take advantage of classes they <br /> can take to complete their high school diploma, earn college credit, and reduce the amount they <br /> would pay towards a four year college degree. DTCC should play a more active role in making <br /> our students college, career, and citizenship ready. <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 /> In the roles I ve served in in the community, I ve had to interact with a great deal of people from <br /> a variety of paths in life. That gave me a sense of what the people of Orange County want and <br /> what they need. What they need is development that is thoughtful, that will bring in tax revenue, <br /> and increases our quality of life. <br /> What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board? <br /> As a young person living in the county, who is also a lifelong resident, I think I bring in a unique <br /> view to the Board. I m someone that knows what Orange County was like not that long ago and <br /> what development should look like as a young person who wants to stay local. <br /> What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to <br /> accomplish if appointed? <br /> I believe this Board should represent the needs and interests of both Orange County <br /> government and the citizens of our community. Their mission should be to seek middle ground <br /> between these two groups and work with developers to implement commonsense regulations on <br /> development, especially if there could be a negative environmental or economic impact. <br /> What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related <br /> to growth? <br />