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10. Janice shared a flyer for an AARP Age Friendly in Action: Insights and Ideas Forum <br />11. Fiddlehead Corner community rezoning was denied 6-0 votes. The group discussed <br />property tax increases for Orange County residents with the reevaluation. Dr. Wilson <br />brought up tax relief/caps on property tax depending on your county. Passmore and <br />Seymour will hold presentation with the Tax Office for knowledge on this topic. The group <br />said they would like to have the Tax Office present this info to our next Aging Board <br />meeting. Then the group discussed the general issues surrounding housing, cost of living, <br />and aging in Orange County. <br /> <br />2022-27 Master Aging Plan <br /> <br />12. Second Quarter Year 3 Reports <br /> <br />1. Social Participation and Inclusion <br />• Connection created with Refugee Community Partnership for resources and <br />collaboration on program opportunities. <br />• Nov 22- Aging Transitions staff presented at Refugee Community Partnership, the <br />presentation was translated into Burmese, Karen, and Arabic. <br />• OC Office of Equity and Inclusion created a list of interpreters, more specifically for <br />American Sign Language. <br />• Bilingual Mandarin Program Coordinator hired: Claire Chen started mid-November. <br />• Looking at Fall 2025 for presentations at the schools. <br />• Met informally with our direct contact with OC Schools and learned that this should <br />tie in with next year curriculum since this will be added to the state curriculum. <br /> <br />2. Transportation <br />• Updated the 2025 Transportation Guide, available online and in print. <br />• Tabling has been successful, What’s hAPPending in Transit and Transit 101 <br />continuing into next quarter. <br />• Anne asked about our volunteer programs. Brandi says there are currently 2 drivers <br />and there are more volunteers working with Samantha to come on board. The ride <br />request gives information regarding if the driver needs to assist the person inside or <br />only drop off. <br /> <br />3. Communication and Information <br />• Labeled all AWT episodes in order on the AWT Radio Show webpage for ease of <br />access and organization. <br />• New Chinese Community Liaison & Program Coordinator has been hired, will <br />collaborate to restart E-life Chinese e-newsletter. <br />• Shared Press Releases to 75+ media contacts for our Intergenerational Day of the <br />Dead Carnival, How to Be A Trans Ally panel, and Hispanic Heritage Celebration. <br />• Sent 8 emergency e-newsletters for winter weather hours and closings, as well as <br />posted updates on Facebook, our website, and Google profile.