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• Systemic Racism and Animal Welfare: Task Force Update <br /> o The task force is comprised of Sunita, Allan, Meg and Lee (Amanda has had to <br /> step away for the time being) <br /> o At present, focused on: <br /> ■ pet-friendly and low-cost pet-friendly rental housing; <br /> ■ access to low-cost spay/neuter services; <br /> ■ education about pets and pet care; <br /> ■ ASAB diversity, inclusion and equity <br /> • Recommend that when there's a board opening, a concerted <br /> effort be made to advertise it to minorities at community centers, <br /> churches, libraries and in newsletters and newspapers <br /> o Completed study of the county dog parks (whether there is equitable access <br /> regardless of race) and feel no change/recommendation is needed <br /> o Discussed but decided not to pursue these issues: <br /> ■ access to other low-cost veterinary care; <br /> ■ how many animals of POC families live near unsafe sites, such as toxic <br /> waste sites, in the county <br /> Informational Items <br /> • November and December 2020 Monthly Statistics for Sheltering Operations <br /> o http://www.orangecountync.gov/Archive.aspx?AMID=46 <br /> • November and December 2020 Monthly Statistics for Field Services <br /> o http://www.orangecountync.gov/Archive.aspx?AMID=45 <br /> • Financial update <br /> o Hiring freeze in place for three (3) positions <br /> o Departmental budget reductions from 2020 will carry over into 2021 <br /> • Dir. Marotto announced his retirement, effective March 3, 2021 <br /> Informal Discussion <br /> • N/A <br /> Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. <br />