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Appointments to the Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Commission.
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Staff:
Department:
Sabrina Oliver, Director/Town Clerk
Communications and Public Affairs
Amy Harvey, Deputy Town Clerk
Brenton Hodge, Assistant Town Clerk
Recommendation(s):
That the Council make appointments to the Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Commission for three (3) seats.
Attachments:
* Recommendation
* Ballot
* Applications
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Tyler Steelman, Chair
SUBJECT: Recommendation for the vacancy(s)
DATE: May 17, 2022
RECOMMENDATION: The Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Commission met on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 and by a unanimous vote made the following recommendation(s) to the Town Council for consideration:
* Shane Brogan, appointment, Town Resident
* Marcella Twamley, appointment, Town Resident
* Christopher Worrell, appointment, Town Resident
SPECIAL REQUEST(s): No comment
BACKGROUND:
Shane Brogan is a Teaching Lab Manager for UNC's Physics and Astronomy department. In this position, he has supported and created programs that increase science education and outreach focusing on energy sustainability. Shane is intensely interested in the long-term health and vitality of the Town's Parks and Greenways and Chapel Hill's Environmental health. His appointment will be Shane's first time on an advisory board.
Marcella Twamley is a mother of two young girls who frequently use the Town's playgrounds and parks. Her four-year-old daughter is disabled and uses a combination of a wheelchair and walker to move. Marcella is very interested in helping the Town provide more inclusive features in parks and playgrounds for the disabled individual and wants to serve as an advocate for families, caregivers, and the disabled within our community. This appointment will be Marcella's first time on a Town Board or Commission.
Christopher Worrell is a former Police Officer who now works as a policy professional for...
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