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24 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> ANNUAL REPORT AND WORK PLAN <br /> Name of Board/Commission: Orange County Affordable Housing Advisory Board <br /> Report Period: January 2025-December 2025 <br /> The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) appreciates the dedication of all volunteers <br /> on Orange County boards and commissions and asks each body to complete an Annual <br /> Report and Work Plan. This document will inform the BOCC of the activities each <br /> board/commission has conducted over the past year and detail a plan for future activities. <br /> These activities should be consistent with the board/commission's assigned charge and <br /> the goals identified in the Orange County Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan). General <br /> information about the Strategic Plan is available here. <br /> Person to address the BOCC, title, and contact information: <br /> Lynn Nilssen, Vice Chair, <lynn.a.nilssen@gmail.com> <br /> Primary staff contact: <br /> Aaron Cohen, Community Development Manager (acohen(a)orangecountync.gov) <br /> 1. How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special <br /> meetings and subcommittee meetings? <br /> 1x/month <br /> 2. Please briefly describe this board/commission's assigned charge and <br /> responsibilities. Board-specific Policies and Procedures documents, which detail the <br /> charge and responsibilities for each board/commission, are available <br /> Goals: 1. Publicize the County's housing objectives; 2. Increase the community's <br /> awareness, understanding, commitment to and involvement in a comprehensive <br /> program of initiatives to increase the amount of attractive affordable housing; 3. <br /> Advocate for changes in public policy that will improve opportunities for those who <br /> cannot afford housing costs in Orange County; <br /> 3. What are your board/commission's most important accomplishments during the <br /> report period? <br /> • Community Engagement with Residents in Underserved Communities <br />