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14 <br /> 4 <br /> 1 suggest increasing the down payment assistance program and ensuring some funding <br /> is earmarked to address the gaps. <br /> Additionally, increase the total amount of business grants to be intentional about <br /> marketing to BIPOC businesses, including startups. <br /> 10. What steps do you think the Board of Commissioners could take to address the <br /> chronic lack of affordable housing (workforce housing) in the county? <br /> The first approach to addressing the affordable housing crisis is to partner with <br /> developers in the three Economic Development Areas to allow inclusionary zoning for <br /> new construction, encouraging the designation of a certain number of affordable housing <br /> units for those with moderate income. <br /> Second, expand the downpayment assistance program for people seeking to purchase a <br /> home. <br /> And finally, incentivize landlords to accept housing subsidies beyond the Housing Choice <br /> Vouchers for seniors, individuals with intellectual disabilities, and other behavioral health <br /> challenges by streamlining the entry process. <br /> 11. What should the county government be doing to address the climate crisis? <br /> If one doesn't exist, establish a Climate Crisis Plan. I would work to understand better <br /> the direct impact of the climate crisis on our entire community and work to implement a <br /> plan to mitigate the crisis. <br /> 12. How should the BOCC interact with other governments—i.e., town councils, NC <br /> General Assembly? <br /> From my observation, the BOCC has a good working relationship with our legislative and <br /> municipal delegation. Consistent collaboration with other counties may be mutually <br /> beneficial as it ensures awareness of what each is attempting to achieve and may reveal <br /> interferences in implementing practices or policies beneficial to future Orange County <br /> projects. <br /> Applications are due to the Orange County Clerk to the Board by 5 pm on January 6,2023.Completed applications <br /> can be emailed to clerk@orangecountync.gov or delivered to 300 W.Tryon St.,2nd Fir., Hillsborough, NC 27278. <br />