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36 <br /> 1 Slide #17 <br /> tit <br /> y. <br /> 2 <br /> 3 Commissioner Richards asked how many languages other than Karen and Spanish are <br /> 4 spoken in Orange County. <br /> 5 Leigh Anne King said she did not know. <br /> 6 Commissioner Richards asked that there be a real effort to reach out to these populations. <br /> 7 Commissioner Richards said she hopes that the farming community is targeted, because <br /> 8 that is a group that often is not represented in community discussions. <br /> 9 Andrea Goode said that there are a limited number of community meetings, but that they <br /> 10 are purposely targeting those populations for the meetings. <br /> 11 Antwain Goode said that there are groups within Orange County that will help with <br /> 12 outreach to some of the targeted communities. <br /> 13 Commissioner Richards suggested contacting 4-H to help reach the farming community. <br /> 14 Leigh Anne King said there is a budget for targeted meetings, and they will discuss with <br /> 15 staff how best to reach out and when. <br /> 16 Chair Bedford suggested the agricultural summit for targeting the farming events. <br /> 17 Leigh Anne King said that there would be another update at the November work session. <br /> 18 <br /> 19 3. Affordable Housing Advisory Board —Appointments Discussion <br /> 20 The Board considered an appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 BACKGROUND: The Affordable Housing Advisory Board prioritizes affordable housing needs <br /> 23 and assesses project proposals. The Board also publicizes the County's housing objectives, <br /> 24 monitors the progress of local housing programs, explores new funding opportunities, and works <br /> 25 to increase the community's awareness of, understanding of, commitment to, and involvement in <br /> 26 producing attractive affordable housing.As a general practice, this board has decided not to make <br /> 27 recommendations for vacancies going forward. <br /> 28 <br /> 29 The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen (15)At-Large members. <br /> 30 <br /> 31 The following individual is presented for Board consideration: <br /> 32 <br />