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31 <br /> Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2022 as they relate <br /> to established BOCC goals and priorities. If applicable, is there a fiscal impact (i.e., <br /> funding, staff time, other resources) associated with these proposed activities (please <br /> list). <br /> Board of County Commissioners Goals&Priorities <br /> • Ensure a community network of basic human services and infrastructure that maintains, protects, and <br /> promotes the well-being of all county residents <br /> • Implement planning and economic development policies which create a balanced, dynamic local economy, <br /> and which promote diversity, sustainable growth, and enhanced revenue while embracing community values <br /> • Promote an interactive and engaging system of governance that reflects community values <br /> • Invest in quality County facilities, a diverse work force, and technology to achieve a high performing County <br /> government <br /> • Create, preserve, and protect a natural environment that includes clean water, clean air,wildlife, important <br /> natural lands, and sustainable energy for present and future generations <br /> • Ensure a high quality of life and lifelong learning that champions diversity, education at all levels, libraries, <br /> parks, recreation, and animal welfare <br /> Administrative Plan review (interactive/engaging system of governance reflecting <br /> comm. Values) <br /> Hiring for Specialist vacancy (ensuring community network of basic human <br /> services/infrastructure) <br /> Joint session with Affordable Housing Advisory Board, in order to address <br /> Project Based Vouchers (PBV), hear of upcoming affordable housing <br /> opportunities, and brainstorm ideas on expanding inventory (Goals 1 & 3) <br /> What are the concerns or emerging issues your board has identified for the upcoming <br /> year that it plans to address, or wishes to bring to the Commissioners' attention? <br /> The lack of affordable housing inventory for voucher holders continues to be the <br /> major obstacle to achieving our mission of providing stable, dignified housing. <br /> Our board is interested in exploring all possible options for increasing inventory, <br /> including development of Greene Tract properties and intercounty collaboration <br /> for affordable housing projects. <br />