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About Education Since living in Orange County, I have supported education in my various public and volunteer positions. I understand how important education is for the future of our state and our nation. When I served as an assistant public defender, one fact rose to the top. If you fail to succeed in school, you may find yourself involved with the criminal justice system. I believe that education is one of the primary ways for us to insure that we will have a stable community and little crime. I believe that education is one of the two most important services that Orange County provides. I supported and voted for the Schools Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (SAPFO): The Schools Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance and a greater tightening of the ordinance to prevent overcrowding in the schools; I support the maintenance of the library and school funds to pay for future repairs to older schools and construction of new schools. I believe that government should provide access to quality education to all citizens, including access for adults for retraining to obtain higher paying and higher quality jobs. The expedited approval of: Morris Grove Elementary Carrboro High School The Town’s continuing goal of making all of the schools walkable and safe including: Safe Routes to School Action Plan for Carrboro and McDougle Elementary schools The Town’s application for a grant from the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes To School Infrastructure And Non-Infrastructure Grants I have served as the Education Chair of the NAACP, where I advocated for increased focus on eliminating the achievement gap. During my service on the Orange County Dispute Settlement Center, I supported and continue to support the Youth in Schools & Community and Restorative Justice for Youth programs

Joal Hall Broun · 107 Creekview Circle · Carrboro, NC 27510 · 919-933-7725 · E-mail brounsj@mindspring.com