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f <br /> 3 � <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners-Vacancy Application k <br /> I <br /> k <br /> Name: Horace H.Johnson Jr <br /> Address: P.O- Box 473, 632 Cedar Grove Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278 ; <br /> Email: hjohnson134@nc.rr.com Phone: 919-593-2477 <br /> Registered Voter?yes noF—I Party Affiliation: <br /> Democrat <br /> Questions: <br /> 1. What motivates you to want to serve as an Orange County commissioner, including why are you <br /> seeking an appointment now, as opposed to running for the seat during a previous election? <br /> Reason for not running for a seat/position in the previous election: Diagnosis of a neurological <br /> disorder re:one of my parents required my full attention in securing treatment and around the <br /> clock care for my parent. My parents come first.. My goal was achieved <br /> What Motivates Me:The needs of the people i've met throughout the county that say to me <br /> and believe that no one gives a damn about them!That their voices go unheard,That they are <br /> never asked what their issues are,that they are the last in the equation to be considered when <br /> policies are being considered that will greatly effect them, that face gentrification.The <br /> opportunity to be part of a team that makes Preservation of Historical Neighborhoods a priorty <br /> 2. What do you consider to be one of the most important characteristics of a county commissioner? <br /> What in your experience demonstrates your ability to be effective as a commissioner?What is your <br /> experience in shared governance or leadership?What steps do you take in making decisions? <br /> Communication skills. My most recent experience was my gained by working in a team <br /> member capacity with a local community based organization to research ways to better inform <br /> county residents that are homeowers of the County Tax assistance program that was being <br /> offered and and provide professional assistance,to those that qualifed, but were still in need <br /> of help to understand the questions and fill out the forms. I Currently serve on the Board of <br /> Preservation Foundation of Historical Hillsborough aswell a Commitee engaged by the Alliance <br /> of Historical Hillsborough. Finally, I have been at My fathers side during his political career. <br /> Sometimes as an adviser, but definitely more as a student of how to negotiate for things <br /> needed for the people. I make my decisions based on facts! Facts are like the truth.Stick with <br /> truth. <br /> 3. How would your appointment enhance diversity of the BOCC? <br /> Most obvious, my appointment would be the addtion of a African American Male. But more <br /> importantly, my appointment to the BOCC would ensure diversity of thought,and insure that <br /> all individuals residing in Orange County have a strong, accessible, unbiased representative to <br /> whom they can voice their concerns and or fears related to issues and or events that may have <br /> a negative or positive affect in their daily lives and coming future. <br /> Applications are due to the Orange County Clerk to the Board by 5 pm on January 6,2023. Completed <br /> applications can be emailed to clerk@orangecountync.gov or delivered to 300 W. Tryon St.,2°d Flr., <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278. <br />