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14 <br /> Page 2 of 2 Matthew Ferguson <br /> Commission for the Environment <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> I was born and raised in NC from a middle class family. For college I went to school to study <br /> Biology at NC State. At NC State, I worked on aquaponics projects, and on conservation <br /> projects. Currently I serve as a teacher and Orange High where I teach the next generation <br /> Earth & Environmental Science. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> My interest on serving on the board is twofold. First I believe the nature present in Orange is one <br /> of the things that makes life here so amazing. Protecting it should be our goal just not for our <br /> physical health but are mental health as well. Additionally serving on the commission will allow <br /> me to talk to my students about ongoing concerns in their area and to educate them on how <br /> local government impacts them. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> As a newcomer to the area as last year I can bring a fresh perspective that can differ from those <br /> who have are born and raised in Orange. <br /> Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest <br /> (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? <br /> None <br /> Orange County Parks and Recreation Council <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> I was born and raised in NC from a middle class family. For college I went to school to study <br /> Biology at NC State. At NC State, I worked on aquaponics projects. With the aquaponics project <br /> we developed from scratch and maintained this public display. Currently I serve as a teacher and <br /> Orange High where I teach the next generation Earth & Environmental Science. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> As my wife and I try having kids I would like to have a place for my children and other children to <br /> experience the outdoors. Maintaining &developing these areas are key to the well-being of the <br /> residents. Additionally creating more public spaces in in the Bingham township would be <br /> beneficial for our community out here, and I would like to voice the concern. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> As a newcomer to the area as last year I can bring a fresh perspective that can differ from those <br /> who have are born and raised in Orange. <br /> Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest <br /> (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? <br /> None <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 4/24/2023 1:18:36 AM Date Printed: 4/25/2023 <br />