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• Collect and use growing lists of FAQs, draft letters to the editor, power point <br /> presentations, public service announcements, and opportunities for the BOCC and <br /> County team to attend special public events to present educational information <br /> • Supplement dedicated County web site with web links and detailed appendices of <br /> information and other public education campaign news <br /> • Encourage County employees to share news and information about the referendum <br /> through <br /> o e-mail "tags" and stationery <br /> • Respond to direct requests from the media and community members on the facts behind <br /> the referendum <br /> • Pursue idea to conduct informal with the Chamber of Commerce Open Houses <br /> (Hillsborough and Chapel Hill) to present to the public conceptual ideas and maps <br /> illustrating possible projects in two economic development districts— Eno River and <br /> Buckhorn (Perhaps School Districts would design and conduct similar for their <br /> stakeholders) <br /> • Continue to develop illustrative talking points for use in opportunities that present— (See <br /> Attached) <br /> Gwen Harvey made a PowerPoint presentation. <br /> The Proposed '/4-cent Sales Tax <br /> On Tuesday, November 8th, registered voters in Orange County will have the opportunity to <br /> vote for or against the 1/4¢ sales and use tax. <br /> People will pay this 1/4¢ sales tax on consumer goods, the things they buy. <br /> The proposed tax is one-quarter of a penny—that's 25¢ (a quarter) for every $100 spent. <br /> This Sa/es Tax Will Not Apply To: <br /> • Groceries <br /> • Gasoline <br /> • Prescription Medicines <br /> • The Purchase of a Vehicle <br /> • Farm Equipment and Materials <br /> • Gas and Electric Bills <br /> • Doctor and Attorney Fees <br /> The Board of County Commissioners for Orange County proposed this sa/es and use tax to help <br /> meet: <br />