Agenda - 02-11-2020 Item 6 - Board of Equalization and Review - Appointment Discussion

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14 Page 4 of 5 Adejuwon Ojebuoboh Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a Business student at the Kenan-Flagler School of Business, the focus of my education is grounded in economic development. This spirit of economic development directly correlates to taxation. I am taking courses revealing the intricacies of adequate and equal taxation. My business education will enable me examine and review the tax lists of Orange County for the current year to ensure that all taxable property is listed on the County s abstracts and faithfully execute the mission of the Board of Equalization and Review. I have served in local government as a member of the Onslow County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council where I collaborated with community stakeholders to improve youth diversion programs for delinquents and child offenders. I have also served as Chairman of the Jacksonville City Youth Council where I oversaw operations of the city-wide council. We provided professional and leadership development to teenagers and served as the official youth voice of the city. Also, for three years, I advocated youth representation in state government in meetings with NC Senate Majority Leader Harry Brown, State Representative Phil Shepard, NC Secretary of Administration Michelle Sanders, and NC Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest. I developed close connections with staffers in the NC General Assembly and in Governor Coopers€TMs Administration. In addition, I served as a Governors€TMs Page, able to interact with instrumental staff in Coopers€TMS administration and further strengthen bonds Is€TMve formed throughout North Carolina state government. As Executive Director of the Institute for Effective Change, I met with Congressmen across the state including Mark Meadows, David Rouzer, the Late Walter B. Jones, and G.K. Butterfield. Additionally, I was recognized by Governor Cooper as an outstanding volunteer and steward of community in 2018. 1 am equipped and excited to serve Orange County on the Board of Equalization and Review! Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am passionate about serving the community I reside in. I have resided in Nigeria, Canada, and North Carolina and have seen the structure of local government on various scales. Is€TMve witnessed the self-serving cynicism of some city management, but Is€TMve also interacted with dutiful local policymakers who always put the communitys€TMs needs before their own. I wish to emulate the latter, on the Board of Equalization and Review. As a black male, I provide a diverse perspective on the issues facing Orange County and can contribute to the proper taxation of this beautiful town. All in All, I want to serve this County! Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other boards/commissions that you have in the areas of real estate,tax appraisal or real estate law. No volunteer or professional experience at this time but I am an adaptive learner who can comprehend complex information at a rapid rate. In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. No volunteer or professional experience at this time but I am an adaptive learner who can comprehend complex information at a rapid rate. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? I view the responsibilities of this board to ensure the accuracy and integrity of Orange County s tax records. I hope to contribute to the culture of transparency and altruistic service if appointed.