Agenda - 11-12-20; ITEM 8 - Human Relations Commission – Appointment Discussion

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October 15, 2020 The Honorable Penny Rich, Chair Orange County Board of County Commissioners P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Re: Board Re-Appointments and New Appointments Dear Chair Rich, The Orange County Human Relations Commission (HRC) recommends Ana Garcia-Turner, Allison Mahaley, and Dion Graham for reappointment. They have each expressed interest in reappointment for additional terms, have demonstrated satisfactory attendance during their service on the board, and have been active members of the HRC. Additionally, the HRC recommends David LaBarre to fill an At-Large Position and Ellis Driver to fill an At-Large Position. David LaBarre has expressed continued interest in being a member of the HRC. His application demonstrates that he has experience working with a variety of people and is familiar with strategic planning and policy, which can be helpful in upcoming work of the HRC. David’s professional and personal background also provide a perspective that is currently lacking from the HRC. Ellis Driver exhibits expansive connections to community groups and demonstrates a passion and commitment to social justice and equity through their work They have also shown interest by researching the past programming of the HRC and have taken the time to understand the goals and priorities. Ellis’s experience is sure to bring a voice from a perspective that currently is not represented on the HRC. Finally, the HRC asks the Board of County Commissioners to consider postponing further appointments to the remaining one At-Large seat and one Town of Chapel Hill seat until more applications to join the HRC are submitted for review. Respectfully submitted, Tara May Tara May, Civil Rights Specialist Orange County Department of Human Rights and Relations 5