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2 <br /> <br /> <br />IV. County Updates <br />A. Ms. Tara May reminded HRC members that the Human Rights & Relations (HR&R) <br />Department has completed the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) performance <br />plan. We are awaiting notification that the department is officially recertified. <br />B. Ms. May reported out to HRC members on some of the outreach events HR&R staff <br />have attended and/or collaborated on. HR&R staff partnered with El Centro Hispano for <br />a Power of Attorney Clinic. HR&R staff partnered with the Family Success Alliance to <br />host a Faith I.D event. HR&R have been doing outreach at Orange-Chatham Civic <br />Classes. HR&R also had a table at the annual Community Dinner. <br />C. Ms. Allison Mahaley discussed the Hillsborough Sanctuary Coalition, and explained how <br />this group hosts events to support the Latino communities and defining “Sanctuary” for <br />all. <br />D. HRC members reviewed and discussed the HRC goals and objectives. Mr. Goldsmith <br />questioned the wording of “Charge: 1d” [Objective C: 1d]. Mr. Goldsmith inquired if it <br />should say “housing discrimination” rather than “discrimination”. Ms. May clarified that <br />this objective/charge refers to housing discrimination. She suggested that this <br />discussion should be held off until the HRC retreat. She explained that it would be more <br />conducive to have this discussion then, because the retreat will likely feature <br />training/discussions on fair housing. Ms. May explained that if there is a goal or <br />objective that the HRC would like to add/or change, the process would be to do a write <br />up on suggested add/or change. The recommendation must be presented to the Board <br />of County Commissioners. <br /> <br />V. Applications & Appointments <br />A. Dr. Stroman reported that Stacey Sewall retracted her application to be an HRC <br />member. Dr. Stroman recognized Ms. Stephanie Harrell and Ms. Caryn Ellis as the <br />newest HRC members. Dr. Stroman suggested applicant, Ms. Olivia Fisher, as the next <br />HRC member. <br />B. Ms. May noted the Town of Carrboro has nominated Ms. Samantha Beecham for a town <br />seat. Ms. May also noted that she has already submitted a recommendation to the <br />Town of Hillsborough for Ms. Fisher. <br />C. Ms. May announced Ms. Nancy White’s partial term is expiring in June 2018. Ms. May <br />explained how Ms. White would need to be reappointed as a HRC member. Ms. White <br />agreed to be reappointed. Ms. Jackie Podger made a motion to reappoint Ms. White to <br />serve a three-year term. The HRC unanimously voted Ms. White for a three-year term. <br />Ms. May will type-up Ms. White’s recommendation. <br /> <br />VI. Identification of top 3 community issues <br />A. Ms. May explained NC’s Human Relations Commission would like to know local HRC’s <br />top community issues for an analysis. The HRC identified housing, education, and <br />criminal justice as the top three community issues. <br /> <br />VII. Subcommittee Updates