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17 <br /> Page 2 of 2 David Singer <br /> Commission for the Environment <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I studied environmental law and served as an environmental attorney from 2005-2007. Toward <br /> that end, issues impacting the environment and social responsibility have been an interest of <br /> mine during my professional career. I am also an avid outdoorsman and spend as much time as <br /> I can enjoying our environment. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I d like to use my experience and education to serve our community and work to strengthen the <br /> environmental stewardship of the County. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> I am fortunate in to have lived and worked as a practicing attorney throughout the eastern United <br /> States in both urban and rural communities; having lived in Vermont, Western New York, <br /> throughout the Washington D.C. and Baltimore, MD metro areas, and currently reside in Chapel <br /> Hill. These experiences, I feel, give me a unique ability to appreciate the diversity of viewpoints <br /> arising from the Chapel Hill community, particularly as they relate to differing viewpoints from <br /> individuals and businesses with diverse racial, gender and socio-economic backgrounds. <br /> Just as important as it is to bring a diversity of viewpoints, it is important to be able to understand <br /> how differing viewpoints are formulated from community members and how these different <br /> viewpoints can be analyzed before decisions are made or actions taken. <br /> Toward that end, my experience as a litigation and regulatory attorney have provided me with <br /> the tools to engage in civil discussion, critical thinking and thoughtful decision making by <br /> reviewing and evaluating diverse viewpoints and, when necessary, amicably resolve disputes. I <br /> was trained and practiced for many years as an Environmental Attorney and believe I can bring <br /> a diversity of viewpoints on environmental conservation and stewardship that I have acquired <br /> representing national and multi-national companies in a variety of environmental issues and <br /> counseling those companies in environmental rules, laws and statutes. Topics such as water <br /> conservation, urban development and land use management are areas of particular interest and <br /> with which I have had exposure during my career. Currently, I work as a corporate attorney for a <br /> 174 year old international agriculture company with deep roots in North Carolina and as such, I <br /> have a profound appreciation for the agriculture industry that serves as the backbone of North <br /> Carolina's diverse heritage. This will enable me to truly appreciate a diversity of viewpoints on <br /> many issues facing the North Carolina community. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 2/3/2020 Date Printed: 2/3/2020 <br />