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19 resolution regarding statewide issues (Attachment 2) generally coincide with NCACC's goals and those items are noted in the resolution accordingly. PUBLIC COMMENT: Jordan Tony lives in Carrboro and works in the recycling industry. He said there is a push to overturn the ban on electronics recycling in landfills. He said he wants to voice his opposition to this, for both environmental and economic reasons. Jordan Tony said the other issue he would like to address is the pressure to restrict the ability of local governments to assess recycling fees. He said the recycling market is volatile, but the environmental benefits are not. A motion was made by Commissioner Burroughs, seconded by Commissioner Price to close the public hearing on Orange County's potential legislative items for the 2016 North Carolina General Assembly Session. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Discussion ensued by the Board on items they would like to bring forward to the Legislative Delegation. Commissioner Price suggested the following edits: #3- expansion of Medicaid Program: she said the word "expand" is a trigger word in Raleigh, and suggested using "increased access" instead. #4- Mental Health: she referred to the mention of crisis beds, and recommended changing the wording to intervention and treatment. #5- Identify the Stepping-Up Initiative: if this item is chosen, it may be wise to identify this initiative. #10-Homestead Exemption: she referred to section "c", noting it may adversely affect poorer counties. Commissioner Dorosin suggested making #10 a local option. Commissioner Price said this would be good, but she believes it is not permissible. John Roberts said this area is restricted, because it is state legislated. Commissioner Dorosin asked if the County could adopt an ordinance to give a tax refund. John Roberts said the County could adopt an ordinance to give a grant to low-income people who meet certain criteria. Commissioner Price said to delete section 10-c. #25 - Commissioner Price suggested cautionary language with Department of Transportation issues, as the County does not want to become responsible for maintaining roads. #26 - Bona Fide Farm Use: she finds this potentially controversial, but referred to Chair McKee's wisdom. #17-Voter Registration and Voting: insert "and maintain" after support legislation to restore Chair McKee said he does not have a problem with #26. A motion was made by Commissioner Price seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to make technical changes in resolution as expressed by Commissioner Price.