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8 <br /> The Board agreed to change the guiding principle statement to "We recognize that our <br /> environment is critical to our existence and are deliberate in protecting, preserving, and sustaining <br /> our natural resources for the continued good of all." <br /> Slide #10 <br /> Strategic Priorities <br /> Environmental Protection and ClimateAction:Promote sustainability and resiliency <br /> across the County and collaborate with our partners to activate our community, protect and <br /> preserve our natural resources, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. <br /> Healthy Community:Increase equitable access to care and social safety net programming <br /> to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of our community. <br /> UM, Housing forAll:Promote equitable and accessible housing and address housing disparities <br /> through policies, partnerships, and collaboration to create a thriving community. <br /> FrrrT,Multi-modal Transportation:Collaborate with our regional partners to expand, <br /> integrate/connect, and provide accessible public transportation options. <br /> ;�f Public Education/Learning Community:Enhance and maintain quality school operations <br /> W0 and infrastructure and cultivate lifelong learning. <br /> b J' Diverse and Vibrant Economy: Foster an environment that attracts and retains sustainable <br /> and diverse businesses and visitors, employment opportunities, and diversifies our tax base. <br /> Slide #11 <br /> Environmental Protection and Climate Action: Objectives <br /> Identify the priorities and resources necessary to implement the Climate Action Plan. <br /> Invest in our infrastructure to reduce the environmental impact of the County fleet and improve safety. <br /> Improve educational opportunities for County staff and community members on climate action and available <br /> resources to advance climate action projects. <br /> Incentivize and promote sustainable agriculture and local food systems development through supportive <br /> policy, funding,farmland protection and educational outreach. <br /> Review land use policies to promote and connect Town, County, and private trails and open spaces. <br /> Protect water supply/watersheds. <br /> Conserve and protect high priority open space, including Natural Heritage sites, nature preserves, watershed <br /> riparian buffers,and primelthreatened farmland. <br /> Include environmental stewardship objectives in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. <br /> b <br />