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9 <br /> experiencing homelessness <br /> -Client event "Meet and Greet" in August, 1st client event since COVID <br /> -Approved & Published updated Administrative Plan <br /> -Removed many causes for termination <br /> -Initiating opening of waitlist for first time since at least 2017 <br /> -Obtaining more housing possibilities for voucher holders (with new landlords) <br /> -Issued all 19 Emergency Housing Vouchers, leased up 17 of them. <br /> -Applying for Moving to Work <br /> -Got to full board recruitment for the first time in at least 3 years, with the most <br /> program participants ever on the board (2) <br /> -4 new particpants approved for Homeownership Program <br /> List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. <br /> Functions: monthly meetings monitoring, reviewing and amending processes of <br /> the HCV program <br /> -Meet and Greet with clients in August <br /> Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying out BOCC <br /> goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. <br /> Board of County Commissioners Goals&Priorities <br /> • Ensure a community network of basic human services and infrastructure that maintains, protects, and <br /> promotes the well-being of all county residents <br /> • Implement planning and economic development policies which create a balanced, dynamic local economy, <br /> and which promote diversity,sustainable growth, and enhanced revenue while embracing community values <br /> • Promote an interactive and engaging system of governance that reflects community values <br /> • Invest in quality County facilities, a diverse work force,and technology to achieve a high performing County <br /> government <br /> • Create, preserve, and protect a natural environment that includes clean water, clean air, wildlife, important <br /> natural lands, and sustainable energy for present and future generations <br /> • Ensure a high quality of life and lifelong learning that champions diversity, education at all levels, libraries, <br /> parks, recreation, and animal welfare <br /> -Continuing to work to fill board vacancies <br /> -Worked to fulfill goal toward affordable housing and reducing homelessness in <br /> county (Increased voucher utilization from 575 to 630, issued primarily to those <br /> experiencing homelessness) <br /> -Worked to incorporate trauma-informed care in every aspect of Housing <br /> Authority, addressing the 1st, 3rd and last goals/priorities <br />