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Orange County Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members Present: Olivia Fisher, Dion Graham, Mae McLendon, Holly Meschko, Jenn Sykes (Chair), Arthur Sprinczeles, Paul Voss Members Absent: Keith Cook, Saru Salvi, Tim Woody Staff Present: Corey Root (Housing Director) I. Call to Order/Introductions: Chair Sykes called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. II. Approval of the February 8, 2022 AHAB Meeting Minutes With corrections to Jenn Sykes name spelling, a motion was made to approve the minutes from February 8, 2022 [Voss, McLendon]. All in favor, none opposed. III. Board Member Updates Jim Eichel resigned from the AHAB effective tonight, he was an effective and enjoyable member of this group and will be missed. Thank you, Jim, for your service to our community. The Marion Cheek Jackson Center hosting an information session on Jay on Saturday, March 19 on the lawn of the 512 West Rosemary — food and music provided. The Housing Department is partnering with the Orange County Arts Commission on the HOME? Art Exhibit, Ms. Root will send info to AHAB Committee members. IV. Two Cents for Housing The Orange County Affordable Housing Coalition (OCAHC) sent a request to the County Manager and County Commissioners (and the Managers and elected boards for the Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough) asking all jurisdictions "to dedicate at minimum two cents of the property tax rate in the FY22-23 budget for funding affordable housing (not including funds spent on local government staffing)." Chair Sykes will reach out to OCAHC Co-Chairs, Dan Levine and Kimberly Sanchez, to invite them to present to AHAB at an upcoming meeting. Board members would like more information on the specifics of the request, how OCAHC members are publicizing and spreading the word about this request. The Affordable Housing Advisory Board