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07/25/1 9?0 10:57 FROM A BETTER IMP13E PRiNTING TO 1919644ZQ04 P.ai9 SUMMARY Participants of the Forum reflected a variety of interest including the business sector, human services agencies, and voluntary action organizations, as well as county citizens. level of ex Once and the quality of ideas was superior. Discussion groups concurred that healh�education I n employment, and child care issues that impact on poverty in the county were inextricably inter- twined. Solutions will be complex. Nevertheless, some commonly shared themes emerged. • More funding is required, The tax base must be increased and Orange County must look for funding 'resources other than property taxes (e.g., service ditirict taxes). Reclassification of jobs and increase in wage scales by primary employers is essential. All county residents need and deserve a basic family income that keeps pace with the cost of living in the county. Housing issues were not discussed in depth and may need to be addressed in a separat, forum devoted to specific housing problems which impact on poverty in Orange County. Community leaders see a need for, and want involvement in, the process of reducing poverty in orange County. Although participants acknowledge the "Family Support Act of 1988 (Welfare Reform) will play a part in addressing poverty issues in the next few years, it will not be the sole answer. Participants also expressed an awareness that the Commissioners face a challenge and the tasks ahead will require that community leaders work together, and with their elected officials. All appeared ready to meet the challenge.