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13 <br /> Page 2 of 3 Joseph Parrish <br /> Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I am a former member of the NC National Guard and a graduate of UNC with a degree in <br /> political science. I have been a frequent attendant of a variety of local government <br /> meetings/functions and even ran for office in the state legislature in the November elections. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I want to have a hand in public service, either professionally or as a volunteer. I see this board <br /> as an opportunity to serve the public and as a learning opportunity that can inform my public <br /> service in the future. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I am a former member of the NC National Guard and a graduate of UNC with a degree in <br /> political science. I have been a frequent attendant of a variety of local government <br /> meetings/functions and even ran for office in the state legislature in the November elections. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I want to have a hand in public service, either professionally or as a volunteer. I see this board <br /> as an opportunity to serve the public and as a learning opportunity that can inform my public <br /> service in the future. <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 /> - Former National Guard Member <br /> - Former ROTC cadet, LDAC graduate <br /> -Graduate of UNC, Political Science, Class of 2014 <br /> - Democratic Nominee in 2016 race for House District 2 <br /> - Frequent attendant of county/town/school board meetings <br /> What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board? <br /> Being a young, but relevantly educated resident, I have a strong sense of the years to come and <br /> the need for good, long-term planning. <br /> Furthermore, utilizing the strategic thinking methods handed down to me in my military <br /> education, I find it easy to look at issues and break them down into basic ideas for effective <br /> planning and communication to others. <br /> What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to <br /> accomplish if appointed? <br /> I think the responsibility of the board is to assist local governance by providing foresight in the <br /> development and use of public assets. If appointed, I hope to help guide the community along a <br /> thriving path for future success. <br /> What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related <br /> to growth? <br />