Title
Vote to appoint two County Commissioner appointees to the Chatham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Abstract
Introduction & Background: The purpose of the JCPC shall be to:
* Ensure that appropriate intermediate dispositional options are available and prioritize funding for dispositions of intermediate and community level sanctions for court adjudicated juveniles pursuant to minimum standards adopted by the Department of Juvenile Justice.
* Evaluate programs developed and supported by the JCPC for effectiveness and continued need.
* Assess the needs of delinquent and at-risk juveniles in Orange and Chatham Counties and report those findings to County Commissioners.
* Plan for the establishment of a permanent funding stream for delinquency prevention services.
Discussion & Analysis: These vacancies have been advertised since May 1, 2026.
Below is a list of the individuals who have applied in the last year.
Name (First and Last)
In which Board of Commissioners district do you reside?
Linda Cotton
District 3
Miranda Lane
District 5
Jaylyn Liggett
District 3
Jennifer Young
District 1
Current Council List
Chatham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council: Council List
School Superintendent (or designee)
Tracy Fowler
Exec. Director, Student Services Chatham County Schools
Local Sheriff (or designee)
Rischetta White
Chatham County Sheriff's Dept.
Chief of Police (or designee)
Brian Regan
Chief
Siler City Police Department
District Attorney (or designee)
Taryn Beachler
Assistant District Attorney
Chief Court Counselor (or designee)
Amanda Farris
Chief Court Counselor
LME/MCO Director (or designee)
Laura Sharpe
System of Care Coordinator Vaya Health
Director DSS (or designee)
Jennie Kristiansen
DSS Director
County Manager (or designee)
Renita F...
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