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