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4 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br /> AnimaC Services <br /> 1601 Eubanks Road I Chapel Hill, NC 27516 1 phone: (919)942-7387 1 fax: (919)918-2393 <br /> www.orangecountVnc.gov/animalservices <br /> To: Donna Baker, Clerk, Board of County Commissioners and Thom Freeman, Assistant Deputy <br /> Clerk, Board of County Commissioners <br /> From: Bob Marotto, Animal Services Director <br /> Re: Recommendations for Animal Services Advisory Board Vacancies <br /> At its February 20, 2019 meeting, the Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB) considered candidates for <br /> positions being vacated on the board. On this basis, the board unanimously recommends the following <br /> two individuals to the Board of County Commissioners for appointment to the ASAB: <br /> • Casey Ferrell for position 6 (the at large non-municipal) position): Mr. Ferrell has had a long <br /> term interest in Orange County Animal Services. Previously, he worked closely with staff to <br /> communicate about the department's mission during his tenure as the News of Orange Editor. <br /> He attended the meeting and described his interest in Animal Services and his experience in <br /> marketing, consumer research and content development including work on pet owners and <br /> their needs. He and board members also discussed the obligations and work of the ASAB. <br /> • Lucia Welborne for position 9 (an animal welfare/animal advocacy position): Ms. Welborne <br /> has long been an advocate for animal companions and she has varied experiences in the area of <br /> animal welfare. Ms. Welborne has been a volunteer with several animal organizations including <br /> Best Friends and the Animal Protection Society. She attended both the January and February <br /> ASAB meeting and she and the board members discussed the obligations and work of the ASAB. <br /> She holds a master's degree in Public Health. <br /> Please don't hesitate to let me know if there is a need for additional information. <br /> cc: Maureane Hoffman, Ph.D., MD, Chair, Animal Services Advisory Board <br /> Molly Mullin, Ph.D., Vice Chair, Animal Services Advisory Board <br />