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5 <br /> Vice-Chair Greene said she felt the word "visionary" implied creativity and proactive <br /> efforts. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he wasn't concerned about the precise wording. He felt it was <br /> more important to focus on actions. <br /> The Board decided to change the mission statement to "Orange County is a visionary <br /> leader in providing governmental services valued by our community, beyond those required by <br /> law, in an equitable, sustainable, innovative, and efficient way." <br /> Slide #7 <br /> Vision Statement: Feedback <br /> The Vision Statement an swersthe question, VVI­at do we want to be in the future?" <br /> '65responses° <br /> •41%of respondents somewhat agree <br /> •48%of respondents extremely agree <br /> inspiring,The Vision Statement is ' ' ill ll We are a <br /> •44%of respondents somewhat agree '65 responses` diverse <br /> •46 of respondents extremely agree , <br /> inclusive,and <br /> needsThe Vision Statement healthy county <br /> •36%of respondents somewhat agree "63 responses' working <br /> •20%of respondents extremely agree <br /> together to <br /> ,r <br /> a mbitious,and answer the question, Where do we want to be in the future?" strengthen our <br /> -Remove healthy(14 comments)— It doesn't make sense to suggest the county(population?)Is diverse and inclusive,yet at community <br /> the same time all in good health_" <br /> •Improve to show what the County is working towards and enhance <br /> •Needs to be more aspirational <br /> •"Is this about one community or multiple?'and'what is"county"?The people of or the people working for?Needs clarity" the quality of <br /> life for all <br /> • residents. <br /> b <br /> Vice-Chair Greene asked if"healthy" should be changed to "health conscious." <br /> Commissioner Fowler said "healthy" refers to more than individuals, but that the <br /> community is also functioning in a healthy way. <br /> Commissioner McKee said "healthy" speaks to how Orange County compares to other <br /> communities. <br /> Commissioner Richards said that the vision statement is also aspirational and speaks to <br /> what the county strives to be. <br /> Charline Kirongozi said the feedback from the community questioned what kind of <br /> "healthy" was meant by the statement. She said that it is important to not over define a vision <br /> statement, because it could leave out something else that is important. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton said if people are confused about what the word healthy means, <br /> then she wondered if there is a better word that would cover the intent. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said regarding the economy, some might use the word "vibrant," but <br /> that doesn't encapsulate what they are hoping for with environmental health. She said that <br /> "healthy" can also mean improving a situation by providing necessary supports. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton said she is fine with the word "healthy," but it may come up that <br /> residents are confused. <br /> Chair Bedford said that the only synonym she found that comes close is "flourishing," but <br /> she took Commissioner Hamilton's point that the Board needed to communicate what is meant <br /> by the word "healthy." <br />