Orange County NC Website
""""'"ATIPENDIX B - DEPARTMMIT-DIRECTOR PRIORITIZATION <br /> EXTERNAL NEEDS <br /> GOAL 1 <br /> Ensure a community network of basic human services and infrastructure that maintains,protects,and promotes the well-being of <br /> all County residents <br /> Literacy skills-coordinate with school systems 5 51 <br /> Workforce Diversity-identify gaps,benchmarks,outreach efforts 2 1 1 <br /> Multigenerational poverty 2 1 1 <br /> Access to Employment Opportunities 1 1 <br /> Work readiness training to address skill deficits 1 1 <br /> Training for dislocated,older workers 1 1 <br /> Economic opportunities for the under-employed 1 1 <br /> Day care/child care 1 1 <br /> Criminal records as barriers to employment p <br /> Radio system improvement-coverage,capacity,capability;include public works,schools,animal services 7 3 1 3 <br /> Focus efforts on prevention to avoid interactions with the criminal justice system 2 1 11 <br /> Integrate Public Safety into the specific goals of the Board of County Commissioners 2 2 <br /> Body camera and dash cameras-consistent application and platform 1 1 <br /> Expedite prosecution of animal cruelty cases/seizures of dangerous animals 1 1 <br /> Improve the efficiency of processing cases through the system p <br /> Emergency warning system for special populations-hearing impaired,seniors,etc. p <br /> High cost of service to inmates in the jail -phone,medical co-pays p <br /> 'WNW IININPONMPIP -sr <br /> TRANSPORTATION <br /> 8 <br /> Transportation Access to County services 8 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 <br /> Access to Hillsborough for court hearings to reduce failures to appear p <br /> Access to Durham Tech 0 <br /> AFFORDABLE HOUSING <br /> 13 <br /> Broad range of housing options 5 1 2 1 1 <br /> Senior housing with services 4 3 11 <br /> Land use policies related to affordable housing 3 1 1 11 <br /> Access to Affordable Housing options 1 1 <br /> Workforce housing 0` <br /> Access to mental health treatment 2 1 1 <br /> Training for first responders and other staff with direct public contact 0 <br /> Mental health issues in the jail population/criminal justice system p �l <br /> Page 1 of 3 <br />