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5 <br /> Page 1 of 2 James P. Baxter <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: James P. Baxter <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 22 South Circle Drive <br /> Chapel Hill NC 27516 <br /> Phone: 919-717-1056 <br /> Email: james.baxter56@gmail.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 1955 <br /> Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br /> Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill ETJ <br /> Gender Identity: Male <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 60+ <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> None listed. <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> None <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Chapel Hill Planning Commission <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I have lived in Chapel Hill area most of my life and raised 5 children here. I was a builder for 20 <br /> years <br /> before taking a job with Orange County Government. During the economic downturn I returned <br /> to NC <br /> State University and received a Master of Architecture. I recently retired from the position of <br /> Chief Building <br /> Inspector. I feel I have a unique perspective as as a resident, local business owner, my <br /> involvement in <br /> community development and the health and welfare of the citizenry. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I research areas of concern prior to comment or recommendation, knowing an informed <br /> approach is best <br /> for the widest spectrum of any community. I am practiced public speaker and have presented to <br /> local, <br /> state and national organizations. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> My application to participate on the Chapel Hill Planning Commission is to provide a viewpoint <br /> that I feel is unique. I grew up on Morgan Creek and raised my children in Heritage Hills. As a <br /> builder, I focused on historical remodeling and renovations. Once my children left home in 2001, <br /> 1 took a job with the Orange County Planning and Inspections Division. I was the lead <br /> commercial field inspector with certifications in the four building trades. I also taught Continuing <br /> Education classes for inspectors in the four trades. After ten years in the position, I attended <br />