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j rll i • TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL ��•3L 306 NORTH COL.UMI IA STREET _) 0) CHAPEL HILL. NORTH CAROLINA 27514 ' _ () •^ 1 1f 1 I OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Telephone (919) 929-1111 January 12, 1 183 Mr. Richard Whitted Chairman, Or nge County Board of Commissioners 106 E. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, 1. C. 27278 df • Dear ed: This is to y ou know that t he Chapel Hill Town Council last night appropriated $1 ,506 to support the Orange County Economic Development Commission. The Council will make a recommendation for a Chapel Hill representative on February 14. While the Council approved the proposal, Council Members had many concerns and instructed me to write you expressing those concerns so that you could convey them to the other Commissioners. There was considerable discussion before the Council agreed in a 7.� r , . to recommend a representative for appointment. Several Council Members noted that Orange County is already one of the fastest growing regions in the State and were hesitant to support any move that might spur even more growth in Chapel Hill at a more rapid rate. In discussing he Economic Development Commission, Council Members also clearly said that though they wanted to participate in exploring the possibilities for economic development, they did 251_421-1.ja,...guamit themselves to any r ceived plans. rThe Council, however, was also concerned about the existing economic discrepancies among individuals and groups in various parts of the county. It was largely a wish to work with the county in resolving these discrepancies tat gained the Council 's support. We are looking forward to seeing the work of this Commission and would like to thank you for the opportunity for being a part of it. Si cer, ly, / fos� L. Nassl h 6-yor, Town of Chapel Hill JLN:jas