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9 <br /> Page 2 of 2 Leto Copeley <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> I have been a practicing litigation attorney for forty years, mostly representing individuals in <br /> cases of negligence, interpersonal crime, and violation of civil rights. I have also worked as an <br /> ombudsperson for a 20,000 member professional organization. Through this work I've <br /> developed the ability to interpret statutes and regulations, apply the law to facts, and consider <br /> multiple viewpoints in order to arrive at a just result. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> Through my work early on as a legal services attorney, my service on the board of Legal Aid of <br /> North Carolina, and as a member of the Governor s Crime Commission (now in my second <br /> term), I know firsthand that access to appropriate transportation is essential to safe and full <br /> participation in society and I have a strong interest in the subject. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> I'm good at reaching out to people, facilitating relationships, and listening to others. I work to <br /> understand why people feel underserved or wrongly served by their local government. <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 /> Commission for the Environment <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> I have been a practicing litigation attorney for forty years, mostly representing individuals in <br /> cases of negligence, interpersonal crime, and violation of civil rights. I've also worked as an <br /> ombudsperson and have experience in practical problem solving. Through my service on the <br /> Governor s Crime Commission I have developed an ability to evaluate grant proposals. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> I am a lifelong birder and also enjoy spending time hiking and walking on local trails and on other <br /> managed properties. I have also come to understand that access to outdoor and green spaces <br /> helps reduce crime and keep a community healthy. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> Having grown up in a blue-collar community and having worked as a lawyer for people from very <br /> diverse backgrounds. I'm aware that access to green spaces is often, for various reasons, <br /> limited for lower-income people and members of racial and ethnic minority groups, and for <br /> women. <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 /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 1/13/2025 1:00:02 PM Date Printed: 1/13/2025 <br />