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9 <br /> Page 2 of 2 Thomas Grasty <br /> degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill (BA/Journalism); University Southern California <br /> (MA/Communications Management); IESE Business School-Paley Center for Advanced <br /> Management(AMP in Media). <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> Since 2017, 1 have served as a two-term member of the Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment. During <br /> that time, I have heard dozens of variance cases regarding the Chapel Hill Land Use <br /> Management Ordinance. As a member of that quasi-judicial body I've not only gained significant <br /> subject matter knowledge on land use management, I've developed quite an interest in the <br /> interpretation and development of policy around the town's land development programs and <br /> strategies. My primary interest in joining the Orange County Planning Board is to obtain a <br /> broader perspective beyond the "stone walls"of Chapel Hill. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> During my five years on the Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment I have been exposed to, and am <br /> acutely aware of, many of the topics I believe will come before the Orange County Planning <br /> Board (appropriate and acceptable land use strategies, environmental protection, affordable <br /> housing, economic development as well as addressing and servicing the "missing middle"). I <br /> view my appointment to the Planning Board as a way to continue developing an informed point of <br /> view that can impact the broader conversation across the county. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 1/23/2023 12:46:12 PM Date Printed: 1/26/2023 <br />