Doug Dearth: Experience & Qualifications

• 5 years on the Planning & Zoning Board -- 4 years as Chair
  • Led complete update & revision of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
  • Led drafting & enactment of our Steep Slope Ordinance
  • Led extensive revisions of Zoning & Subdivision Ordinances
  • Led drafting & enactment of Conditional Zoning District Ordinance
    
    
• Member of the Weaverville Business Association
  • Small business owner since 2002
  • Volunteer for Art-in-Autumn
  • Advocated Small Town Main Street program
    
    
• Member of the Weaverville Wildlife Habitat Program
  • Certified National Wildlife Federation Habitat Steward
  • Helped plan & organize our Town Wildlife Habitat program
  • Owner of a residential certified wildlife habitat property
    
    
• Closely monitored Town Government activities for 7 years
  • Attended most Town Council meetings & hearings
  • Attended all Town budget workshops & hearings
  • Participated in all Town planning charettes
    
    
• 30 years military and government service
  • Experience in planning, analysis, operations & budget
  • Extensive experience in innovative programs & training
  • Decorated combat veteran
    
    
• Resident & business owner since 2002; property owner since 1997
  
  
• Politically independent