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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 2, 2005 Action Agenda Item No. ~ - a SUBJECT: Resolution Supporting the End of the War in Iraq DEPARTMENT: Board of County PUBLIC HEARING: (YIN) No Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Proposed Resolution Commissioner Alice Gordon Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board 245-2130 PURPOSE: To consider a proposed resolution supporting the end of the war in Iraq. BACKGROUND: The Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution in March 2003 titled "A Resolution Supporting Diplomatic Solutions to End the Conflict with Iraq"' which encouraged agencies and governments to come together in brokering a peaceful accord in Iraq rather than waging what could only be called a devastating war. Commissioner Gordan has proposed a new resolution supporting the end of the war in Iraq. While recognizing the service and bravery of our Armed Forces and not diminishing but rather acknowledging the potential danger to our military personnel, it is time for the United States to bring a rapid conclusion to the war in Iraq in order to bring our men and women home safely. Orange County Government is aware of the devastating effects this war has caused, not only on the lives of our service men and women, and their families, but also on the economy of our country, with billions of dollars that could be better spent on health care; social services, education and infrastructure. The resolution, if adopted, calls upon the government of the United States to develop a clear strategy for a swift ending to the war in Iraq, which will bring our military personnel home. The resolution will also be forwarded to federal and state legislative delegations on behalf of the residents of Orange County. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION (S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider and adopt the proposed resolution.