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9 This information was then used, in combination with the below criteria, to weigh each strategy and assign each a ranking of priority(see Appendix E). The results from the Community Priorities Matrix and a summary of all input from Communities of Color were provided a heavier weighing using a multiplier that corresponds to the disproportionate rates of infection, death, and hospitalization from COVID-19 among historically marginalized communities. The initiatives and strategies were evaluated based on: • The number of community recovery needs the initiative addresses; • The popularity of the initiative based on a survey of the community's preferences • The ability of the initiative to address needs of communities of color; • The ability of the initiative to promote long-term resilience. How are the disproportionate impacts and widening of existing disparities as a result of COVID addressed in the plan?Are there specific initiatives for this? The feedback gathered in the impact assessment, planning process, and community outreach was used to develop the strategies and initiatives in the plan. These strategies were then assigned a rank based on the feedback received, with emphasis on prioritizing what we heard from our communities of color and weighing that feedback accordingly. What is the racial equity lens used in this plan's development? This planning process heavily drew from the Government Alliance on Race and Equity's (GARE) racial equity tool methodology to inform the process used to create the plan, to the greatest extent possible, draws directly from, and prioritizes the input of those residents most impacted by the pandemic. Specific Initiative Feedback/Questions Feedback regarding specific initiatives will be shared with the Recovery Support Functional leads for consideration and inclusion into the Long Term Recovery Plan.