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4 The land-use plan is a communal guarantee of how government will adapt to change. For nearly 40 years close adherence to growth according to that design has largely protected Orange County’s communities and natural features and kept us happily distinct from our neighbors. Cautiously approach alterations for the sake of convenience or to make another buck that will not change our economic destiny any more than investing in small or existing businesses. Say no to negativity. Avoid dwelling on what went wrong or who was at fault. Get past north and south, rural and urban, pro and anti. Our job is to bring people together, to promote teamwork and to identify or forge common ground. We don’t need schemes, electoral or otherwise, that promote division. We have too much of that already in our state and national life. No man is a subdivision. Working together can be far more powerful than acting alone. Plentiful grant funding for partnerships at Little River Regional Park and PFAP proves as much. Don’t skimp on reaching out regularly to residents or across jurisdictional boundaries to discuss policy with other elected officials. You get free snacks at the meetings, too. Remember to enjoy what you’re doing. Learn to lose votes gracefully and move on. Appreciate being part of a team that encompasses the county’s dedicated staff and volunteers. Embrace public service even when the hours, the mental and emotional demands, the grating of colleagues’ personalities and agendas, the objectionable decisions, the thwarted initiatives, the insoluble dilemmas, the dictates from on high, threaten to overwhelm. What a privilege and honor it is to serve. Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Price thanked both Commissioners for their service, and said she enjoyed working with both of them and wished them the best. She suggested that they work on the historic preservation book that has been underway for 15 years. Commissioner Rich thanked both Commissioners, and said she learned much more from Commissioner Burroughs than just about schools. She said she greatly appreciated her willingness to learn and her flexibility. Commissioner Rich said it was going to be weird without Commissioner Jacobs and his institutional knowledge. She said he mentored her when she first came onto the Board, and she will still reach out via phone. Commissioner McKee said it had been a pleasure to work with Commissioner Burroughs, watching her grow into the position and has admired her approach and efforts. Commissioner McKee said he and Commissioner Jacobs have not always agreed on everything, but he has learned a great deal from him. He said Commissioner Jacobs has been a mentor in many ways, and he will miss their discussions. He wished them both the best. Commissioner Marcoplos said he is going to miss the breakup of his first team, which has been a great experience these last two years. He said Commissioners Burroughs is reasonable and unflappable, and Commissioner Jacobs brings so much knowledge on many issues. He wished good luck to them both. Chair Dorosin echoed everyone’s comments, and said Commissioner Burroughs had grown as a commissioner in the last 4 years. He said he appreciated the grace, openness and thoughtfulness that she brought to the position. Chair Dorosin said Commissioner Jacobs was a mentor to him, and he learned a lot about being the Chair from watching him. He said his historical knowledge will certainly be