Title
Vote to appoint Allison Bolin to the Chatham Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors with a term ending 2028
Abstract
Introduction & Background: The Chatham Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors request the Chatham County Board of Commissioners to appoint Allison Bolin to fill a vacant seat. The Economic Development Nominations Committee received six applicants and interviewed four of those candidates for one vacancy. Allison Bolin was unanimously picked by the Economic Development Corporation to fill the Board of Commissioners appointed vacancy.
Discussion & Analysis: Allison Bolin is a Chatham County resident who lives in Pittsboro. She has shown a commitment to Chatham County through her service with United Way, the Chatham Health Alliance, and Siler City Rotary Club. She is the Associate Operating Officer with UNC Health at Chatham Hospital in Siler City.
Current Members of Chatham Economic Development Corporation service four-year terms and include:
|
Name |
Type (EDC/BOC) |
Term Expiration |
|
Shannon Becker (term 1) |
EDC |
2025 |
|
Debbie Andleton (term 1) |
EDC |
2025 |
|
Saly Romero-Tores (term 1) |
EDC |
2027 |
|
Travis Kosowski (term 1) |
EDC |
2027 |
|
TBD |
EDC |
2028 |
|
Antonio McBroom - term 2 |
EDC |
2028 |
|
Bobby Palmer (New EDC Seat #10) (term 1) |
EDC |
2027 |
|
New EDC Seat (#12) |
EDC |
2029 |
|
Chreatha Alston (term 2) |
BOC |
2025 |
|
Jennifer Platt (term 2) |
BOC |
2025 |
|
Stephanie Terry (term 1) |
BOC |
2027 |
|
New BOC Seat (Planned #11) |
BOC |
2028 |
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: 4. Diversify the tax base and generate more quality, in-county jobs to reduce dependence on residential property taxes, create economic opportunity and reduce out-commuting.
Budgetary Impact: No budgetary impact for this appointment.
Recommendation/Motion: Motion to appoint Allison Bolin to the Chatham Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors with a term ending 2028.