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4 <br /> Goal 2: Promote an interactive and engaging system of governance that reflects community values. <br /> (Each Commissioner was allotted one vote for the priorities related to this goal) <br /> OUTREACH/INTERNET ACCESS(3 VOTES) <br /> • Continue upgrades to IT and explore new outreach methods, including old school methods, use <br /> of multiple language efforts. <br /> • Expand internet access through County hotspots or incentives to private parties. <br /> RESIDENTS ACCESS TO COUNTY(2 VOTES) <br /> • Human answering phone <br /> • Rumor page—stop bad information flow <br /> • Make the website functional <br /> • Communicate the role of a County Commission <br /> INTERGOVERNMENTAL FUNDING FORMULA(2 VOTES) <br /> Goal 3: Implement planning and economic development policies which create a balanced, dynamic <br /> local economy, and which promote diversity, sustainable growth, and enhanced revenue while <br /> embracing community values. <br /> (Each Commissioner was allotted one vote for the priorities related to this goal) <br /> PARTNERSHIPS(2 VOTES) <br /> • Reinvigorate joint planning with neighbors <br /> • Partnerships with other governments, staff, and residents <br /> ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT(2 VOTES) <br /> • Clarify what types of development are wanted and what infrastructure is needed <br /> • Increase in the number of living wage jobs or opportunities for gainful employment(salaried <br /> positions)and options. <br /> SUB-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT(2 VOTES) <br /> • Continue good work to fund priorities in other goals. <br /> • Target small business loan/grant fund to identified needs(i.e., childcare). <br /> Goal 4: Invest in quality County facilities, a diverse work force, and technology to achieve a high <br /> performing County government. <br /> (Each Commissioner was allotted one vote for the priorities related to this goal) <br /> HOUSING LIVING WAGE FOR ORANGE COUNTY STAFF(4 VOTES) <br /> SUPPORT THE MANAGER'S INTERNAL STRATEGIC INITIATIVES TO ENSURE QUALITY IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL <br /> KEY PRIORITIES(3 VOTES) <br /> Goal 5: Create, preserve, and protect a natural environment that includes clean water, clean air, <br /> wildlife, important natural lands, and sustainable energy for present and future generations. (Each <br /> Commissioner was allotted one vote for the priorities related to this goal) <br /> INCLUDE LOCAL AGRICULTURE AS KEY TO UNMENTIONED"OPEN SPACE." (6 VOTES) <br /> DEVELOP PLAN FOR RESIDENTS AND FARMERS AND BUSINESSES TO PREPARE FOR AND ADJUST TO EFFECTS OF <br /> CLIMATE CHANGE (1 VOTE) <br />