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20 <br /> Page 2 of 3 Phil Venable <br /> Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> As someone who ran a small music management and booking agency, I see small business as <br /> the engine that is the bedrock of the county. This experience can be leveraged to develop smart <br /> growth strategies county wide and work to increase the areas attractiveness to national chains <br /> and corporation. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> Economic development drives the quality of life in this area, which in turns makes it attractive to <br /> employers. I believe the economic health is the key driver for the other policies that make <br /> Orange County so attractive to both employees and employers. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Orange County Housing Authority <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> As someone who has lived in substandard housing and had childhood friend who have lived in <br /> public housing, I know from first hand experience how your home environment can shape your <br /> health and mental outlook. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I believe everyone in Orange County should have affordable housing that allows families to <br /> thrive in a safe and healthy environment. <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 /> Project Management skills and organization/planning skills from local grass roots issues <br /> What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board? <br /> As someone who has known Orange County citizens from all walks of life, I believe I can bring a <br /> well balanced approach to the planning of sensible growth in Orange County <br /> What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to <br /> accomplish if appointed? <br /> I believe the board s responsibility is to all Orange County citizens, including its rural citizens. I <br /> would like the board s accomplishments to not only focus on its larger communities, but the <br /> smaller ones who need help. <br /> What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related <br /> to growth? <br /> The influx of people into Orange County puts significant strains on its infrastructure and that is <br /> where a great deal of attention and time should be put. <br /> What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth? <br /> I think the Board should take an aggressive hands on approach to guiding and regulating growth <br /> to ensure that Orange County grows in a sensible way that doesn t leave an citizen behind. <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 move for more affordable housing, better county transportation,and greater assistance to the rural areas. <br />