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20 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Joann Shirer-Mitchell <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Mrs. Joann Shirer-Mitchell <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 420 Cain Dr. <br /> Mebane NC 27302 <br /> Phone: 919-945-4330 <br /> Email: joannshirer@aol.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 1984 <br /> Township of Residence: Cheeks <br /> Zone of Residence: County <br /> Gender Identity: Female <br /> Ethnic Background: African American <br /> Age Range: 60+ <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> Currently my focus is in developing Homeowners United of Orange County as a County- <br /> wide organization. We/I m committed to seeking the information and resources to improve <br /> the lives and neighborhoods of Habitat for Humanity. I ve served on many boards and <br /> committee such as United Voices of Efland Cheeks, Habitat Advocacy Committees, public <br /> and low-income housing. I was awarded the President Lifetime Achievement Service <br /> Award in November 2024. Over 25 years of housing advocacy. <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> OC Habitat for Humanity Advocacy Committee <br /> OC Habitat for Humanity Board <br /> OC Emergency Planning Committee <br /> Chapel Hill Housing Department Board <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Tax Assessment Work Group <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> I have over 25 years working with low-income, public and rural housing and homeownership <br /> neighborhoods. I ve built a trusting relationships from the community to each level of <br /> government. <br /> Homeowners United addressed to the BOCC the hardship and property revaluation concerns <br /> from 5 for the 12 Habitat neighborhoods. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> Homeowners United advocated to the BOCC: To reconsider the re-evolutions process for <br /> Habitat and other low-income housing program because of the requirement to purchase low- <br /> income properties. BOCC response was that it takes State legislation to make any approval. <br /> I/we hope to be the networking and the communication system for many homeowners as we <br /> understand the regulations and laws that govern us. <br />