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15 <br /> Page 2 of 2 Jonah Garson <br /> Finally, I am an Orange County renter in my late 30s native to Chapel Hill. Much of my social and <br /> professional community, and the arts community of which was my primary social community for <br /> my 20s, is priced out of housing markets in the county. My choice to remain in the county means <br /> that, given my personal financial position, I will likely remain a renter for the foreseeable future. I <br /> think this perspective is useful. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> I care deeply about this county and about effective, community-informed stewardship of its <br /> growth. We have significant challenges and opportunities in creating an Orange County that <br /> allows all of its residents, businesses, and cultural institutions to thrive, and doesn t close the <br /> door on folks coming in from without. As someone who grew up here, received a public <br /> education here, and whose law practice is based here, I want to join in the Planning Board s <br /> good work and volunteer my labor to address collaboratively these challenges and opportunities. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> As noted above, I am a renter in my late 30s from Chapel Hill, living in Chapel Hill; my past and <br /> current civic political work in Orange County--in partisan politics and as a member of the <br /> executive committee of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP--has given me broad information inputs <br /> and I believe a fairly <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 /> As an attorney, I represented an organization which had a contract with the Town of Chapel Hill <br /> for its environmental/climate sustainability plan. <br /> I am involved in political work touching on land use and planning as a leader of the state <br /> Democratic Party. <br /> These are only potential conflicts; I think the risk that either presents an actual, real or perceived <br /> conflict of interest is low. <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 11/17/2024 10:16:32 AM Date Printed: 11/21/2024 <br />