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i~ <br />issues under existing categories such as elimination of gang activity under physically <br />and mentally safe communities but were placed nonetheless in the "Other" category <br />(Tallies of Pennies Activities: Appendix V). <br />O NGE COUNTY AND SOCIAL'USTICE <br />Orange County is, without doubt, one of the most progressive Counties in the <br />State of North Carolina and has more social justice programs than most other <br />communities. However, the County and its residents are heavily impacted by state and <br />national policies that have been predominantly regressive and have placed primary <br />responsibility for social justice on local government's doorstep. <br />While the County continues to grow and the demand for services continue to <br />grow, County coffers have not been growing at the same rate. Each year government <br />administrators and elected officials are forced to make difficult decisions regarding <br />funding for programs, all of which are important to the health of our local community. <br />..... ..... <br />OR~f1VGE COUNTYSOClAL .TUSTICE GOAL REPORT ; ; _ Pa e 9 0 59 i <br />~. ~ .... f ..... <br />