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43 <br /> 1 Commissioner Carter emphasized needing both short-term answers for land use planning <br /> 2 and ongoing information about housing production, programs, and gaps across all jurisdictions, <br /> 3 including Mebane. <br /> 4 Chair Hamilton reiterated the need to review the charge of the AHAB and modify it. <br /> 5 Commissioner Greene said that if the AHAB is going to be the body that addresses the <br /> 6 broad mission on affordable housing, it needs to have designated representatives from different <br /> 7 municipalities and fields to ensure collaboration between jurisdictions and the needed expertise. <br /> 8 Commissioner Bedford acknowledged that this work is important but may not be worth <br /> 9 doing without money to fund affordable housing. <br /> 10 Commissioner Greene said that she would like to see a plan even if there's no money. <br /> 11 Commissioner Bedford said some elected members of various jurisdictions feel this is the <br /> 12 purview of the county and are not inclined to work together on this issue. <br /> 13 Vice-Chair Fowler said the Towns are doing housing-related work. She said she doesn't <br /> 14 want to duplicate efforts, but doesn't think work on affordable housing can ever be overdone. She <br /> 15 mentioned that there was a gaps analysis done within the past few years, and there were gaps in <br /> 16 every part of the continuum of housing needs, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't try to fix them. <br /> 17 She expressed appreciation for this conversation and thoughts about how to make the AHAB <br /> 18 more useful. <br /> 19 The conversation concluded with recognition that the boards need clear direction from <br /> 20 commissioners, structures may need modification for effectiveness and efficiency, and ongoing <br /> 21 discussion would continue as the board addresses housing as a strategic priority. <br /> 22 <br /> 23 Slide#8 <br /> Orange County • Department <br /> 11 W. Tryon Street <br /> Hillsborough <br /> and <br /> 2501 Homestead ` . . . <br /> Chapel <br /> Blake RosserQRANGE CUIJNTY <br /> Director,oc Housing Q HOUSING DEPARTMENT <br /> brosser@orangecountync.gov <br /> 24 <br /> 25 <br /> 26 7. Final Comments/Wrap-Up <br /> 27 Commissioner Carter expressed appreciation for the puzzle activity. <br /> 28 Chair Hamilton thanked staff for their support in making the retreat happen, and members <br /> 29 of the public who attended. She thanked commissioners for their valuable input throughout the <br /> 30 day and observed that she had heard cooperation, collegiality, collaboration, and community <br /> 31 demonstrated throughout their discussions. She wished everyone a good weekend and <br /> 32 meaningful celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, sharing a quote she <br /> 33 had used in a WCHL interview: "We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same <br />