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4 <br /> Chair McKee proposed, and there appeared to be general agreement, that the Board <br /> shall hold a work session in the future on economic development strategies. The following <br /> points were recorded during the Board's discussion about the work session: <br /> • Address land use with other governments <br /> • Address agriculture <br /> • Keep it at a high level of discussion; not too finely detailed <br /> • Economic development is how we pay for all the other priorities we've identified today. <br /> • Need for Board members to get on the same page regarding what we want with regard <br /> to economic development <br /> • Get a status update on the County's economic development districts <br /> • Use the work session to appreciate the wide interests and different perspectives we <br /> have with regard to economic development <br /> • Use the work session to identify opportunities we have to work with other jurisdictions to <br /> advance our economic development goal and priorities. <br /> Choosing from the ideas continued... <br /> • The Board revised the menu of options based on group discussion of first poll results, and <br /> conducted a "binding" poll on that new menu (vote for n/3 again). The Board defined its <br /> priorities under each Goal, according to the number of Commissioners in support of each <br /> candidate priority (from 7 to zero). <br /> • The Board developed the following policy priorities to inform the County Manager's <br /> formulation of budget recommendations, initiatives, and work plans for coming fiscal year. <br /> Commissioner Rich suggested that in the coming year Board agenda items be tied <br /> explicitly to one or more of the Board's goals and priorities in the agenda abstract, so that the <br /> goals and priorities are not forgotten. <br /> Goal 1: Ensure a community network of basic human services and infrastructure that <br /> maintains, protects, and promotes the well-being of all county residents. <br /> AFFORDABLE HOUSING (5 VOTES) <br /> • Decent, standard housing options for all residents regardless of household income <br /> level. <br /> • Funds to develop targeted number of units (set numerical goal). <br /> • Especially rentals <br /> • Develop explicit plan to inform bond expenditures and other BOCC affordable <br /> housing funding. <br /> FAMILY SUCCESS ALLIANCE (3 VOTES) <br /> • Additional support to expand FSA <br /> • All County departments coordinate with efforts of FSA <br /> COMMUNITY CENTERS (3 VOTES) <br /> • Decentralize community resources through community centers <br /> • Provide food, hot meals, and essential services to residents in need. <br /> • Complete Cedar Grove community center and look for ways to extend services into <br /> all community centers. <br /> NON-PROFIT FUNDING (1 VOTE) <br />