Board of County Commissioners District 1

Mark Dorosin – Democrat

Managing Attorney, UNC Center for Civil Rights; Carrboro Board of Aldermen 1999-2003

Goals
1. Enhance housing opportunities and healthy neighborhoods (affordability and diversity)
2. Increase diversity and engagement in local government
3. Pursue economic development that meets community needs, expand access to infrastructure and concentrate on job creation, local hiring and minority contracting

Economic development

• More effective recruitment and nurturing of new and existing businesses
• Focus on job creation
• Match commercial development with community needs
• Create an expedited process for economic development projects still consistent with core values: economic growth, social justice and environment

Penny Rich – Democrat

Chapel Hill Town Council member, 2009-13; Orange Water and Sewer board of directors 2001-07

Goals
1. Smart economic development that does not put the environment at risk
2. 21st century solutions to waste management
3. Move plans forward with light rail and Bus Rapid Transit

Economic development

• Harvest local talent, help it grow and retain business in the county
• Encourage light manufacturing
• Don’t only focus on retail-oriented development
• Connect sustainable industries and make them feel welcome in the county