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Volunteer Application <br />Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br />James Watts Page 1 of 2 <br />Home Address:4321 Hope Valley Dr. <br />Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br />Zone of Residence: <br />Ethnic Background:Caucasian <br />Sex:Male <br />Phone (Day):919-265-8480 <br />Phone (Evening):919-672-5838 <br />Phone (Cell):919-672-5838 <br />Email:james@weaverstreetmarket.coop <br />Name:Mr. James Watts <br />Boards/Commissions applied for: <br />Hillsborough NC 27278 <br />Place of Employment: Weaver Street Market <br />Job Title:Merchandising Manager <br />Name Called: <br />Year of OC Residence:1999 <br />Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br />Board Member, Piedmont Food and Agricultural Processing Center <br />Session Member, Hillsborough Presbyterian Church <br />Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br />none <br />Supplemental Questions: <br />Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br />Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br />I ve been involved in this community since moving to the area in the late 90 s. I ve volunteered <br />for Meals on Wheels, the Hillsborough Water Sewer Advisory Committee, and Piedmont Food <br />and Agricultural Processing Center. <br />As a long-time manager for a local business, I understand the important role that local <br />government can play in strengthening communities through economic development. Weaver <br />Street Market has always tried to partner with the community and the local governments to serve <br />the needs of the community. <br />Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br />I m vitally interested in strengthening the food system here in the county and in the surrounding <br />area, making me a good candidate for the Ag/Food Systems position. Also as a resident, I think <br />that keeping the unique rural/urban mix that works together to make our area so attractive to <br />potential residents and potential businesses/employers is key. I think that my small business <br />perspective would add value to the deliberations of the Economic Development Commission. <br />Finally, I haven t served Orange County with any of my volunteer activities up to now, and would <br />like to meet new people and experience fresh perspectives through my involvement. <br />Conflict of Interest: <br />11