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Endorsement Letter: Support Jacobs

Posted on April 15, 2010April 15, 2010 by Staff

It is an honor, privilege and a true pleasure working alongside Barry Jacobs on the Triangle J Council of Governments. Barry is hard-working and a creative thinker, at once a team player and a strong leader. In fact, Barry is so highly respected by his peers on the Triangle J Board and the seven county-represented board of delegates that he was asked to serve two terms as chair, rather than the customary one-year term.

Barry is a consistent and strong voice for regional cooperation and for visionary proactive approaches to land-use planning, including transit and water protection. He is keenly attuned to the needs of the average citizen, yet recognizes the importance to include the business community and other jurisdictions in addressing the difficult challenges confronting Orange County and our region.

I consistently find Commissioner Jacobs to be a careful and respectful listener who always thoroughly analyzes each side of an issue, yet is willing to ask the hard questions. More importantly, he possesses the courage and leadership needed to make the difficult decisions necessary to insure Orange County’s and the Triangle Region’s future is environmentally, economically and culturally sustainable. What makes Barry Jacobs your atypical public servant is his passion, creative solutions, commitment and sense of humor and perspective as he represents both his constituents and the greater common good. Orange County is lucky to have him as their elected representative.

THOMAS G. CROWDER
Chair, Triangle J Council of Governments
Raleigh City Council, District D

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