Agenda - 02-07-2023; 4-a - Discussion and Appointment for the Vacant Position on the Orange County Board of Commissioners

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5 Orange County Board of Commissioners -Vacancy Application 8. What is your vision for how Orange County should grow economically? Redirect focus from past place-based initiatives that typically were too focused on attracting outside investment rather than growing local assets, and often too expansive or determined by political interests,to place based intiatives that focus on community centered economic inclusion. In reality,we would redefine the Where, Who, What and How 9. One of the unfortunate outcomes of the pandemic is that the wealth gap has grown even greater. We anticipate what economists call a K-shaped recovery, in which pre-existing inequities are exacerbated.This disparity largely falls along lines of race. How can county commissioners ensure that prosperity in the coming years is more equitably shared? I think one option is researching community-centered economic inclusion. It is a place-based approach that values process as well as outcomes in achieving equity—seeking to build ' community power,shift relational dynamics, and bridge policy siloes,all while working toward equity-focused neighborhood-level change. 10. What steps do you think the Board of Commissioners could take to address the chronic lack of affordable housing in the county? Research the possiblity of improving housing voucher programs. Maintain and research increasing funding for the emergency rental assistance program, research community land trust. If possible, re-evaluate how contracts are award to potential contractors when planning land development for housing. I'm sure there are many things that can be reviewed as potential solutions. Applications are due to the Orange County Clerk to the Board by 5 pm on January 6, 2023. Completed applications can be emailed to clerk@orangecountync.gov or delivered to 300 W. Tryon St.,2nd Flr., Hillsborough, NC 27278.