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2 <br /> 1 statutes behind each section; and representatives from the Orange County Human Relations <br /> 2 Commission as well as a number of tenants — some who began this project, some who were <br /> 3 part of the bi-lingual fair housing workshops, and some who were tenants directed to us from <br /> 4 other tenants and government agencies. <br /> 5 <br /> 6 This work began because of tenants — it was edited because of tenant input and it is before you <br /> 7 tonight because tenants all over Orange County need to know that they have the right to safe, <br /> 8 decent housing. <br /> 9 <br /> 10 The tenants we met from around the county and at the workshops - they now have a voice in <br /> 11 how they will be treated and a document that is a clear and concise explanation of tenants' <br /> 12 rights. They have a resource list which directs them to people who can help enforce these <br /> 13 rights. <br /> 14 <br /> 15 But it does so much more—this validates the voice of these tenants and has empowered them <br /> 16 to protect their right to live in safe, decent housing. <br /> 17 <br /> 18 We are here tonight to ask that you continue to support ALL the tenants in our county by <br /> 19 endorsing this Declaration and providing a means to distribute it and determine some measure <br /> 20 of accountability for landlords not following the guide and those that are complying with the <br /> 21 guide. <br /> 22 <br /> 23 We believe that all tenants should have the same information these tenants now have to protect <br /> 24 themselves and their families. We look forward to the opportunity to have you all hear the <br /> 25 stories of the tenants. You can help us do that. Thank you. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 Joe Polich, Human Resources Commission (HRC) member, thanked Tish Galu and <br /> 28 Delores Bailey on behalf of the HRC. He said HRC agreed at their last meeting to recommend <br /> 29 that the Board of County Commissioners adopt this resolution. <br /> 30 <br /> 31 Bob Ireland, HRC member, said he has been on the HRC for two years, and this is the <br /> 32 most important piece of work that the group has done. He said if this does nothing else, it <br /> 33 clarifies what the law is and where it can be found. <br /> 34 <br /> 35 Marshall Morris said, on behalf of an old navy veteran, thanks for the upcoming <br /> 36 proclamation. He also introduced Sharron Hinton from the Department of Social Services <br /> 37 (DSS). <br /> 38 Sharron Hinton introduced the new Veterans Services Officer, Betsy Corbett. <br /> 39 Betsy Corbett said she is happy to be in this position. She noted that she works out of <br /> 40 DSS, but she is also working out of both senior centers. She invited the Board to attend a <br /> 41 Veteran's breakfast. <br /> 42 <br /> 43 Don O'Leary said he received an email regarding the handling of Obamacare. He <br /> 44 volunteered to help out with this. He said he would like to instruct the public on how to tell the <br /> 45 federal government what to do with Obamacare. He said there are many issues to nullify in <br /> 46 North Carolina, such as ICLEI. <br /> 47 He said the 2013 Army manual prohibits donations to evangelist Christian organizations. <br /> 48 He said he is a Christian, and as of yesterday he became an ordained minister. <br /> 49 He said ICLEI is leading the nation deeper into this hole and it is time to tell them no. <br /> 50 <br />