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8 <br /> Page 2 of 4 Donna Coffey <br /> Understanding the makeup of our entire county is essential to collaborative, successful policy <br /> and regulatory implementation-especially in areas that impact everyone such as planning. <br /> During my tenure in Orange County and as a school board member, I have worked with many <br /> residents and I understand that there is much diversity across its 400+square miles. I believe <br /> that my knowledge of public service, my connectivity to the community and my communication <br /> skills will allow me to bring much to the table in this area. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Alcoholic Beverage Control Board <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I bring almost 30 years of local government management experience to this position including <br /> extensive local government budget and finance knowledge. I can easily see the a€cebig <br /> picturea€I-and will be in a position to use my analytical skills to evaluate programs and analyze <br /> policies. I am a dedicated team member who can easily adapt and remain flexible as priorities <br /> change, and I work well under tight deadlines. <br /> Successful boards are founded on these guiding principles: (1) having the right leader to <br /> oversee day-to-day operations, (2)ensuring that current and long range fiscal plans are <br /> sustainable and (3) putting policies in place that allow the first two elements to occur. I believe <br /> my background in local government finance coupled with my experience on the Orange County <br /> Board of Education will allow me to be a collaborative board member who works to continue the <br /> success of the ABC Board. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I believe that my experience and knowledge will be beneficial to the Board as it works to attain <br /> its goals and priorities. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Supplemental Questions: <br /> Alcoholic Beverage Control Board <br /> Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other <br /> boards/commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management. <br /> I bring almost 30 years of local government management experience to this position including <br /> extensive local government budget and finance knowledge. I can easily see the a€cebig <br /> picturea€I-and will be in a position to use my analytical skills to evaluate programs and analyze <br /> policies. I am a dedicated team member who can easily adapt and remain flexible as priorities <br /> change, and I work well under tight deadlines. In addition, I believe my background in local <br /> government finance coupled with my experience on the Orange County Board of Education will <br /> allow me to be a collaborative board member who works to continue the success of the ABC <br /> Board. <br /> In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer <br /> experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. <br /> See above. <br /> What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to <br /> accomplish if appointed? <br /> I see the responsibilities of the ABC Board as (1) having the right leader to oversee day-to-day <br /> operations, (2)ensuring that current and long range fiscal plans are sustainable and (3) putting <br /> policies in place that allow the first two elements to occur. <br />