Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
8 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Beth Akers <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Mrs. Beth Akers <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 623 Bayberry Dr. <br /> Chapel Hill NC 27517 <br /> Phone: 2397389716 <br /> Email: akers.bethann@gmail.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2009 <br /> Township of Residence: <br /> Zone of Residence: <br /> Gender Identity: Female <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 35-59 <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> None at this time. In the past, I have volunteered with the elderly at the Care Club of <br /> Collier County and Carolina Meadows. <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> NA <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Affordable Housing Advisory Board <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I worked for many years as a Licensed Practical Nurse. I returned to school in 2015 and <br /> received a BA in political science from North Carolina Central University. <br /> Currently, I work at a local property management company as a bookkeeper and real estate <br /> broker. The company that I work for rents accepts section 8 for some of our properties and rents <br /> a couple of houses to programs for people in addiction recovery. Through my education in <br /> political science and my experience in real estate, I have a firm understanding of government <br /> operations and our community. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> Orange county lacks affordable housing, and I think more need to be done. Rents are currently <br /> rising, and many people can t afford to buy a house. I want to see more affordable places to rent <br /> and buy in our county. I believe that everyone deserves a roof over their head in a safe <br /> community. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> I respect other people s perspectives and opinions. I think this is very important because I can <br /> work well with others to achieve common goals. I have a lot of ideas about bringing affordable <br /> housing to Orange county. For example, I want to see built, smaller homes and townhomes in <br /> our community, not just huge homes that are a million-plus. If this is done, we can offer <br /> homeownership to more people. Also, we need to build affordable rentals, so people don t have <br /> to choose between paying rent or putting food on the tables for themselves or their families. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br />