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12 <br /> Page 1 of 2 James Watts <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Mr. James Watts <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 4321 Hope Valley Dr. <br /> Hillsborough NC 27278 <br /> Phone (Day): 919-265-8480 <br /> Phone (Evening): 919-672-5838 <br /> Phone (Cell): 919-672-5838 <br /> Email: james@weaverstreetmarket.coop <br /> Place of Employment: Weaver Street Market <br /> Job Title: Merchandising Manager <br /> Year of OC Residence: 1999 <br /> Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br /> Zone of Residence: <br /> Sex: Male <br /> Ethnic Background: Caucasian <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> Board Member, Piedmont Food and Agricultural Processing Center <br /> Session Member, Hillsborough Presbyterian Church <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> none <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I ve been involved in this community since moving to the area in the late 90 s. I ve volunteered <br /> for Meals on Wheels, the Hillsborough Water Sewer Advisory Committee, and Piedmont Food <br /> and Agricultural Processing Center. <br /> As a long-time manager for a local business, I understand the important role that local <br /> government can play in strengthening communities through economic development. Weaver <br /> Street Market has always tried to partner with the community and the local governments to serve <br /> the needs of the community. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I m vitally interested in strengthening the food system here in the county and in the surrounding <br /> area, making me a good candidate for the Ag/Food Systems position.Also as a resident, I think <br /> that keeping the unique rural/urban mix that works together to make our area so attractive to <br /> potential residents and potential businesses/employers is key. I think that my small business <br /> perspective would add value to the deliberations of the Economic Development Commission. <br /> Finally, I haven t served Orange County with any of my volunteer activities up to now, and would <br /> like to meet new people and experience fresh perspectives through my involvement. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Supplemental Questions: <br />