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Orange County Affordable Housing Advisory Board Minutes Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members Present: James Eichel, Allison Mahaley, Mae McLendon, Saru Salvi, Jenn Sykes (Chair), and Paul Voss Members Absent: Olivia Fisher, Dion Graham (excused), Holly Meschko (excused), Arthur Sprinczeles (excused), Tim Woody and Keith Cook Staff Present: Corey Root (Housing and Community Development Director), Erika Brandt (Housing and Community Development Manager), Maria Dewees (Housing and Community Development Specialist), Anna Blanchard (Community Development Specialist) Public: Hunter Beattie I. Call to Order/Introductions: Chair Sykes called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM II. Approval of the September 14, 2021 AHAB Meeting Minutes: The AHAB voted unanimously in favor of approving the minutes. III. Board Member Updates: Chair Skyes announced that the Town of Hillsborough will soon be discussing by- right density and the possibility that developments with 50% or more affordable units would have increased density by-right. Ms. McLendon reminded the Board that early voting starts October 13 in Hillsborough and on October 18, in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Times are shorter than in "on" years and locations have changed. She encourages everyone to do their research on what candidates are saying about affordable housing. Mr. Eichel noted that Justice United ranked affordable housing as their first priority this year. They are also continuing to work in mobile home communities. Chair Sykes noted that she has been hearing from business owners in Hillsborough who are interested in becoming more-involved advocates for affordable housing. Of note, many businesses are struggling to hire employees to work early morning shifts because many employees cannot afford to live in Hillsborough.