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16 <br /> Newsletter twice per year <br /> Participation in landlord roundtables quarterly <br /> Meet with Affordable Housing Advisory Board <br /> Describe this board's activities/accomplishments in carrying out BOCC goal(s)/priorities, <br /> if applicable. <br /> • 1 Ensure a community network of basic human services and infrastructure that <br /> maintains, protects, and promotes the well-being of all county residents <br /> • 2 Implement planning and economic development policies which create a <br /> balanced, dynamic local economy, and which promote diversity, sustainable growth, <br /> and enhanced revenue while embracing community values <br /> • 3 Promote an interactive and engaging system of governance that reflects <br /> community values <br /> • 4 Invest in quality County facilities, a diverse work force, and technology to <br /> achieve a high performing County government <br /> • 5 Create, preserve, and protect a natural environment that includes clean water, <br /> clean air, wildlife, important natural lands, and sustainable energy for present and future <br /> generations <br /> • 6 Ensure a high quality of life and lifelong learning that champions diversity, <br /> education at all levels, libraries, parks, recreation, and animal welfare <br /> • -Filled all board vacancies, including with 2 program participants... Goal 3 <br /> • -Worked to fulfill goal toward affordable housing and reducing <br /> homelessness in county (Increased voucher utilization from 630 to 660, <br /> issued primarily to those experiencing homelessness)... Goal 1 <br /> • -Working with client to pursue homeownership... Goal 1 <br /> • -Having 8-10 clients "graduate" from program (begin earning so much <br /> income that they no longer need subsidy)... Goal 1 <br /> • -Coming up with incentivized repair programs for landlords, in order to <br /> improve living conditions for residents... Goals 1, 2 <br /> • -Amended Waitlist prioritizations... Goals 1, 6 <br /> Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with other advisory <br /> boards and commissions? <br /> Affordable Housing Advisory Board <br /> Orange Co. Partnership to End Homelessness (OCPEH) Leadership Team <br /> -Staff connects between boards to share updates and inform of feedback. <br /> -HCV program collaborates with OCPEH with its waitlist referral and Move <br /> On initiative, which issues vouchers to clients utilizing various transitional <br /> housing options. This helps them transition from homelessness to subsidized <br />