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25 <br /> Commissioner Fowler noted that on the randomized survey, people said they didn't think <br /> there was a housing issue, but they also said it was the number one priority for increased funding. <br /> Shannon Flowers said this kind of result can mean that the community wants something <br /> to be maintained. <br /> Commissioner Richards noted that people who are residents have found something <br /> affordable to live in, but they might recognize that there are people who would like to live here but <br /> can't. <br /> Charline Kirongozi said that it is a national topic of discussion. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott said that when people begin to see unhoused persons in their <br /> communities, they become more aware of the need. <br /> Slide #27 <br /> Top Four Priorities Based on Overall Responses <br /> Social Pinpoint Survey <br /> • Increased housing choice and affordability <br /> • Alternative transportation methods <br /> • Manage growth and development <br /> • Passive recreation <br /> Statistically Valid Survey <br /> • Public schools (teachers, salaries) <br /> • Affordable housing <br /> • Behavioral health services <br /> • Public transportation <br /> bSource_2023 Soclai Pmpont Communliy Survey and 2023 Statlsticary Vaal Survey <br /> Commissioner Hamilton said she would want to know more about where the responses <br /> came from. She said it would bring context to the results. <br /> Shannon Flowers said they would provide that information. <br /> Travis Myren said county employees are service providers and may be more in tune with <br /> some of the issues in the community. He said that may have informed how they completed the <br /> survey. <br />