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21 <br /> Page 2 of 3 Thomas Gray <br /> Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> As a civil engineer, I am familiar with engineering and planning activities associated with <br /> balancing the demands of development, budget and asset management, and natural resources <br /> preservation. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I m interested in being a part of discussions related to future growth and development and the <br /> management and preservation of natural resources and recreation facilities in Orange County. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> There could be a perceived business interest, because I am employed by a private engineering <br /> firm. <br /> Orange County Parks and Recreation Council <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> As a civil engineer, I am familiar with engineering and planning activities associated with the <br /> design of parks and greenways. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I enjoy outdoor activities, and I believe parks and recreational facilities are one of the more <br /> important assets of a community. I would like to participate in helping make decisions about <br /> how community recreational facilities are maintained, upgraded and expanded. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> There could be a perceived business interest, because I am employed by a private engineering <br /> firm. <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 /> 15 year of civil engineering experience related to watershed management, floodplain <br /> management, roadway and greenway design. <br /> Graduate of Hillsborough Citizen s Academy <br /> Volunteer with Town of Chapel Hill Stormwater Department <br /> What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board? <br /> I have an engineering perspective for planning <br /> I actively use state and local recreation facilities, and have an appreciation for camping, hiking, <br /> hunting, fishing and natural resources preservation <br /> I am beginning to experiment with small-scale farming and have an appreciation for the planning <br /> of how agricultural land within the county is managed and preserved <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 foremost responsibility being a contribution of honest evaluations and consideration of <br /> all citizen viewpoints <br /> I hope to be able to share my professional expertise where it is useful <br />