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documents, which they most likely will do since they are used to the process. She <br />also stated that they filed a permit for NC State during the same time. There is no <br />guarantee that they will come, but community leaders are preparing for what to do <br />if they do follow through. She suggested that the HRC make a statement about. <br />3. Ms. Richard stated that she would like to suggest that the community prepare a <br />crisis plan. She also stated that she wanted to recommend that the Board of <br />Commissioners come out with a statement and the HRC also come out with a <br />statement. <br />4. Dr. Stroman and Mr. Goldsmith agreed with Ms. Richard's suggestion. Mr. <br />Goldsmith continued, stating that they should make it clear that white <br />supremacists are not welcome in Orange County and they're not welcome in <br />Chapel Hill. <br />5. Ms. Preslar agreed and said that they would most likely be granted a permit under <br />the First Amendment but that it should be made clear to any visitors that no group <br />supporting or advocating for violence against any group due to race, ethnicity, etc. <br />will be endorsed. <br />6. Ms. Richard stated that the HRC could draft a statement and seek approval from <br />the Board of Commissioners to publish it. She also stated that the Charge could be <br />used to help draft the statement. <br />7. Mr. Goldsmith recommended the statement include that Orange County is <br />diverse, believes in diversity, and does not support hate groups and does not want <br />them here. <br />8. Ms. Preslar pointed out that unfortunately a lot of people with the same beliefs do <br />live in Orange County. She also pointed out that there is need to clarify the <br />difference between groups like Southerners without Hate and Hate Groups. <br />IX. Adjourn <br />Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm <br />NEXT MEETING: September 11, 2017 6:OOpm at Animal Services <br />9 <br />