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22 <br /> Page 1 of 2 David Roth <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Mr. David Roth <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 1604 Pathhway Dr. <br /> Carrboro NC 27510 <br /> Phone: 919-414-5277 <br /> Email: davidrothnc@gmail.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 1997 <br /> Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br /> Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits <br /> Gender Identity: Male <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 60+ <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> Retired <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> DNA <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Affordable Housing Advisory Board <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> I am a retired serial entrepreneur who has participated in start-up ventures, bringing them to <br /> fruition. I have been a business consultant for years having been exposed to a wide variety of <br /> organizations working with companies to develop and grow. After retirement I continued to <br /> mentor individual entrepreneurs. I moved here nearly four decades ago and have never doubted <br /> my decision out of a deep affection for this area I call home. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> Affordable housing is simply priority and particularly to communities with accelerated growth <br /> where property values are rising at such rapid rates as to make housing unaffordable for those <br /> who wish to work and serve in the community. This also applies to the elderly, many of whom <br /> are being pushed out of their homes and can t afford to downsize or have the ability to live <br /> independently. The logic of this is inescapable. However, the execution may be more complex. I <br /> see our lovely community failing to take lessons from others who have made similar mistakes in <br /> not demanding a more holistic approach in addressing the challenge. There is paltry correlation <br /> between the needs and wants for service and the willingness to care for those who provide or <br /> who have given to this community. We need to do more. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> I know my experience, leadership and communication ability, cooperative approach and <br /> compassion can be of asset to the Board. I am a sincere and effective listener. Thoughtful <br /> regard for all those who wish to express their thoughts, ideas, and feelings is primary to <br /> providing outcomes that work for all. <br />