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8 <br /> dangerous dog designation after a period of time if the dog's circumstances are reevaluated <br /> and it is determined that the dog is no longer dangerous. She said Orange County's ordinance <br /> is in conflict with state law, and she wanted to know the process for requesting a local bill that <br /> would allow the county to have this ordinance. <br /> Senator Foushee suggested that the county forward the bill to the legislative delegation. <br /> Senator Foushee said it was an honor and pleasure to be with the Orange County <br /> Commissioners. <br /> Representative Insko said she appreciated that the county called for regular meetings <br /> with the legislative delegation. <br /> Representative Meyer expressed his appreciation for everyone at the meeting and that <br /> he looks forward to helping new representatives in the future. <br /> Chair Price thanked the staff for their work in putting the meeting and background <br /> materials together. She thanked the delegation for their work in Orange County. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Bedford, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to <br /> adjourn the meeting at 9:54 a.m. <br /> Roll call ensued. <br /> VOTE: UNANMIOUS <br /> 2022 ORANGE COUNTY PRIORITY <br /> LEGISLATIVE ISSUES <br /> Mental Health— Seek legislation to develop and fund a plan to: <br /> • provide assistance to NC residents, especially youth, who are dealing with the <br /> impacts of COVID; <br /> • reduce the number of people with mental health issues in county detention <br /> centers; <br /> • ensure that adequate State-funded mental health, developmental disability and <br /> substance use disorder services and facilities are available at the local level, <br /> accessible and affordable to all residents; <br /> • ensure that sufficient state resources fund service provision costs, inclusive of <br /> crisis intervention and treatment; and <br /> • structure appropriate county participation in governance. <br /> Medicaid Expansion — Support legislation increasing access to the Medicaid program to make <br /> health insurance available to North Carolina residents at 138% of the poverty level; broaden the <br /> opportunity for coverage for more than 500,000 North Carolinians to address chronic conditions <br /> and to prevent illness and disease progression; to provide additional support for rural hospitals; <br /> and to protect families from medical debt and bankruptcy. <br /> Racial Equity in Criminal Justice — Support the implementation of the recommendations of <br /> the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice (TREC), including: <br /> • legislation to legalize the possession and use of marijuana and permit licensed <br /> businesses to engage in retail sales to adults, as this decriminalization will in turn <br /> broaden the agricultural economy and jobs as well as enhance revenue for <br />