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23 <br /> Page 2 of 2 Susan Hunter <br /> managed multiple shelters, including those in rural areas, and I helped my clients navigate <br /> housing and transportation options, which were generally quite limited. I have seen first hand <br /> how the area in which you live impacts the opportunities you have in life. I recognize that <br /> planning decisions are a mechanism with which we can change the lives of our citizens for the <br /> better. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Supplemental Questions: <br /> Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br /> Please list the worklvolunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise <br /> for this board. <br /> Orange/Durham Coalition for Battered Women <br /> Family Violence and Rape Crisis, Chatham County <br /> Partnership Against Domestic Violence <br /> Orange County Transit Advocates <br /> Chapel Hill Durham transit work group <br /> NEXT Chapel Hill Carrboro <br /> What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board? <br /> I ve worked extensively with women and children, trying to start over with virtually no resources. <br /> I understand how important access to housing and transportation can be, and how planning <br /> decisions impact the supply of those resources. I moved to Chapel Hill in 1986 before Interstate <br /> 40 was completed, and I ve seen the challenges we face as the area has continued to grow. <br /> What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to <br /> accomplish if appointed? <br /> The board must make decisions that serve the greater good of the entire community. I hope to <br /> contribute to the planning process, and know that I ve made an effort to increase affordable <br /> housing, access to transit, access to employment and access to opportunities for all Orange <br /> county residents. <br /> What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related <br /> to growth? <br /> Affordable housing and transit infrastructure, and developing our tax base <br /> What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth? <br /> The planning board should use evidence based best practices and data to make their decisions. <br /> Their role is to make objective decisions rather than decisions that may serve their own self- <br /> interests. <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 /> Planning decisions that foster smart growth would help reduce Orange County s contribution to climate change,and <br /> would benefit all citizens by increasing access to affordable housing,transportation,and economic opportunities. <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 1/6/2019 1:42:36 PM Date Printed: 1/7/2019 <br />