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45 <br /> Page 2 of 2 Hunter Spitzer <br /> Volunteering with UUCH on different service projects I have come in contact with many people in <br /> the county with different values and needs. I have knowledge of soil conditions from meetings <br /> with Gail Hughes and of the Eno River by performing river clean ups. <br /> What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board? <br /> I would be the youngest member of the Planning Board, and as such I both represent the needs <br /> of young adults and their desires in for the future development of Orange County. <br /> What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to <br /> accomplish if appointed? <br /> This board is responsible for advising the County Commissioners on the needs and desires of <br /> current residents and how they want to shape the growth of the town. I hope to accomplish some <br /> of the goals set out in the Orange County Board of County Commissioners Goals and Priorities <br /> plan such as increasing transit options, preserving ecologically sensitive areas, and improving <br /> local infrastructure. <br /> What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related <br /> to growth? <br /> The most important issues facing this county are finding housing for a growing population and <br /> mitigating the congestion this traffic will create. While preserving the character and history of the <br /> county as it is. Orange County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state and provides <br /> exceptional opportunities for education and business and space needs to be provided for people <br /> which will move to the area. <br /> What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth? <br /> The Planning Board should represent the desires and concerns of current citizens and how they <br /> want to see the area grow to accommodate more people. The Board should play the role of <br /> mediator when balancing the needs of growth with preservation of the local character. <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 /> To implement these goals,they must be kept in mind with each item that is discussed to make sure a project can <br /> satisfy every goal it pertains to, not just a few at the sake of others. I would only support projects and designs which <br /> contribute every goal and priority it pertains to,not those which fulfill only single goals at the cost of others,such as <br /> economic goals in relation ecologic ones. <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 11/14/2017 Date Printed: 11/14/2017 <br />