11-d - Commission for the Environment - Appointment

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Page 2 of 2 Charley Rowe Other Comments: This application was current on:8/9/2017 Date Printed:8/9/2017 Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have experience and background as Green Representative as a faculty member at a university where I previously taught. Otherwise, relevant education and background are that I have an advanced degree (PhD), which I hope will support my candidacy. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have a strong concern for the environment, and see this area as a place where I would see a particular consciousness for this issue. But there is much to be done here, so I hope to help put forward ideas and strategies--in terms of outreach in all cases, and policy or incentives where possible--that would be supportive of the environment. Conflict of Interest: I am happy to report that I have no conflicts of interest. Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have committee experience as an academic in university settings. I also have training in conflict resolution (via workshops),which I feel is beneficial potentially. I have a PhD, have served on several committees, and have some background second-hand on animal protection, policies, outreach, and current governmental suggestions and implementation of local animal Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe that animal and animal control issues are of high priority here, including the idea of no- kill shelters, animal sponsoring and fostering and their outreach, creation of green spaces usable for both animal-owners and non-animal owners, as well as leash laws in public areas, and protection of patrons as well as of animals (almost exclusively dogs) of local establishments such as bars, shops, and other local establishments, etc. Conflict of Interest: 17