Chatham County, NC - File #: 26-0106

• File #: 26-0106
• Version: 1
• Type: Appointment
• Status: Board Priorities
• File created: 2/28/2026
• In control: Board of Commissioners
• On agenda: 3/24/2026
• Title: Vote to appoint members to the Climate Change Advisory Committee

Title

Vote to appoint members to the Climate Change Advisory Committee

Abstract

Introduction & Background: The committee had three members terms expire on February 28, 2026. The terms expiring are three Full Board positions.

Current Members:

Climate Change Advisory Committee - 11 Members Appointed by BOC
Type	First Name	Last Name	Date Term Expires
Full Board	Vickie	Atkinson	2/28/2027
Full Board	Sharon	Garbutt	2/28/2028
Full Board	Charlie	Cooper	2/28/2028
Full Board	Robbie	Cox	2/28/2027
Full Board	Nita	Dukes	2/28/2028
Full Board	John	Graybeal	2/28/2026
Full Board	Alicia	Kablonsky	2/28/2027
Full Board	Keith	McLaurin	2/28/2026
Full Board	Michael	Petruska	2/28/2026
Full Board	Deb	Gallagher	2/28/2027
Full Board	Nicholas	Gower	2/28/2028
Pittsboro	John	Bonitz	No term
Siler City	Pam	Hawe	No term

Discussion & Analysis: The following individuals have applied for the three positions:

John Graybeal

Holli Kearns

Robert Maag

Keith McLaurin

Lesley Pasman

Michael Petruska

Clarenda Stanley

Aaron Varner

How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan:

Budgetary Impact: No budgetary impact.

Recommendation/Motion: Appoint three full board members to the Climate Change Advisory Committee with terms expiring February 28, 2029.