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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: October 3, 2023 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 8-k <br /> SUBJECT: Approval of Proposed Letter to the National Association of Counties (NACo) <br /> Supporting Relocation of the 2024 Annual Conference <br /> DEPARTMENT: Board of County Commissioners <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Proposed Letter to NACo Supporting the BOCC Chair Jamezetta Bedford, 919- <br /> Relocation of the 2024 Annual 245-2130 <br /> Conference <br /> PURPOSE: To consider authorizing the Chair to sign the attached proposed letter requesting the <br /> relocation of the 2024 NACo conference from Hillsborough County, Florida. <br /> BACKGROUND: Each year, the National Association of Counties hosts the largest meeting of <br /> county elected and appointed officials from across the country as part of its annual conference <br /> and expo. The 2024 NACo conference is scheduled to be held in Hillsborough County, Florida <br /> from July 20t" through the 23rd. Under the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis, the State of <br /> Florida has pursued and passed policies that are openly hostile toward African Americans, <br /> people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals. The Governor and the State of Florida's actions <br /> encourage a culture of fear, harassment, and intimidation by public officials, and travel to the <br /> state poses a risk for marginalized communities. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable <br /> to this item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or <br /> ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic <br /> status. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact associated with this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Chair recommends the Board review and authorize the Chair to <br /> sign and send the attached letter to the National Association of Counties (NACo). <br />