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6 <br /> Page 2 of 3 Saru Salvi <br /> Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I have lived in OC since 2004. The growth in the county is exploding. I saw this in my hometown. <br /> In order to control how the area grows, it requires input on what can happen if zoning is <br /> changed. There are things that some people may think could not happen, when in reality it <br /> can...like increasing density and not height. Some think the density can t be done but it can and <br /> will with special approvals and then change to height. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I want to help growth in Orange County to continue but be smart. I want to help preserve the <br /> lifestyle that we sought by moving here. Money is not everything. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> My experience of seeing a small town grow into a place with tall buildings, housing affordably <br /> issues, over crowded school and traffic may help with the planed growth of OC. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Advisory Board on Aging <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I hold an MBA and an MS, Regulatory Affairs, and have managed project budgeting. When <br /> working, I was required to budget large multi-facet clinical trials for our department to assure that <br /> all elements were accounted for. For example, a cancer study required extra dollars to cover <br /> elements that were more expensive for that type of study vs a common cold study. I also <br /> handled all of my mother s finance which included senior funding sources and services. Like the <br /> VA Elder Care program, Medicaid for people whose income was over the limit and Medicare <br /> Hospice designation, There were many free or cheaper vendors for things like converting <br /> tub/showers to walk-in and then wheelchair accessibility or installing grab bars. I also helped to <br /> interview caretaker services and then the candidates they presented. Being a young senior could <br /> help the Board to hear about issues that were not thought of. I have already helped friends with <br /> reaching out to the Department of Aging for their parent. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I enjoy sharing knowledge of resources and helping to make people s live a little easier. I just <br /> shared information about the VA Elder Care Program, so now her parents are going to receive <br /> an addition $1,800 a month. Very helpful since my friend was paying for everything. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> I came from a working class family. After my divorce, my two children were on Aid For <br /> Dependent Children, WIC, food stamps, and lived in public housing. The experiences I have had <br /> in my life have opened my eyes to issues that some may never have thought of. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Hillsborough Planning Board <br /> Application Date: 9/28/2021 <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I have been leaving in the Hillsborough extraterritorial Jurisdiction area since 2004. 1 have <br /> served as President of a HOA in Oceanside CA with more than 350 homes, dealing with the sub- <br /> divisions growth, enforcement and budgeting. <br /> I have an MBA in fin <br />