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2 <br /> ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic <br /> status. <br /> • CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks associated with vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior <br /> injuries while building a safe, inclusive and loving community. <br /> • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND <br /> ENVIROMENTAL POLICIES <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes <br /> and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of <br /> environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no <br /> group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental <br /> consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operation or <br /> policies. <br /> • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION <br /> Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and <br /> volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider approval of the <br /> Resolution in support of the Equal Rights Amendment. <br />