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8 <br /> Page 2 of 4 Lydia Wegman <br /> University. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I have followed the growth of Orange County since moving here in 1990. I am deeply interested <br /> in the development of the county and in ensuring the preservation of the county s rural <br /> character,while recognizing the need for growth and development in appropriate locations. I am <br /> also interested in how growth can be managed to avoid altering irrevocably the beauty of the <br /> county which is the core of its appeal to new residents. I very much want to have an opportunity <br /> to participate in discussions and decisions, to the extent I can, about additions to existing <br /> projects and proposals for new projects in the county. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> Please see the answer to this question above. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> Please see the answer to this question 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 /> Please see the answers provided to the question for the Board of Adjustment. <br /> What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board? <br /> My husband and I have lived for over 23 years in the county. I love the rural beauty and <br /> character of where we live, off of Mt. Sinai Road, while also loving the vibrancy, retail and <br /> commercial spaces and opportunities for entertainment provided by downtown Chapel Hill, <br /> Carrboro and Hillsborough. I would strive as a participant on the Planning Board to preserve <br /> that balance of services within the county and feel I am well-qualified to do so based on my <br /> many years at the USEPA, where balancing environmental protection and sustainable economic <br /> growth is essential. <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 responsibilities are to ensure achievement of the county s long-term <br /> comprehensive plan for development and conservation of open space. These twin goals, which <br /> are linked to the promotion of transportation alternatives, infrastructure development, <br /> conservation of farm and park land and fostering desirable economic growth in designated <br /> areas, are crucial to sustaining the county s virtues for years to come. I hope to be an active <br /> participant on the board, educating myself fully about projects which come before the board, and <br /> raising questions or offering alternative approaches as appropriate. I would very much hope to <br /> be a constructive participant on the board, seeking to reach agreements through compromises <br /> which equitably take into account the needs of various stakeholders. <br /> What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related <br /> to growth? <br /> Preservation of open space, including farm land and park land while permitting sustainable <br /> growth and economic development. Ensuring consideration of infrastructure and transportation <br /> needs when reviewing applications so that proponents are required to contribute to the provision <br /> of services needed to support their projects. Assuring that environmental justice communities <br />