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Paul M. Drake, Commissioner Deputy Director(Hillsborough) |
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COMMISSIONER RESPONSIBILITIES: Engineering and Planning, Cultural & Heritage, Farmland Preservation, GIS, Historic Preservation, and Open Space. Ex officio to Constitutional Officers, Courts and Criminal Justice LIAISON: Advisory Council on Disability Issues, Agricultural Development Board, Board of Social Services, Energy Council, E-Newsletter, Home Investment Partnership, Homelessness Trust Fund, Leadership Somerset, Mayors Roundtable/Shared Services Coordinating Council (alternate), North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (alternate), Park Commission, Park Foundation, Planning Board, Raritan and Millstone Rivers Flood Commission, Regional Central Partnership Committee, Rutgers Co-Op (alternate) and Somerset County 4-H Association (alternate), and Somerset County Improvement Authority. PUBLIC SERVICE: Somerset County Board of County Commissioners, 2021 – present; Somerset County Parks Commission 2020-2021; Somerset County Energy Council, 2007-2020; Hillsborough Township Committee, 2005-2007; Hillsborough Planning Board 2003-2007; Chairman Hillsborough Zoning Board of Adjustment 2001-2003; Hillsborough Business and Economic Development Commission. AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICE: American Planning Association member; Project Management Professional (PMP) for the Project Management Institute; Certified Environmental Planner, American Institute of Certified Planners. BIOGRAPHY: Lifelong Somerset County resident who lives in Hillsborough with his wife. Professional: Licensed Professional Planner, Public Affairs Manager, Rutgers University Instructor Education: Masters Degree in City and Regional Planning from the Edward J. Bloustein School at Rutgers University. Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science from Stockton University. AWARDS / RECOGNITION: 2014 Excellence in Teaching Award, Rutgers University. |
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