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43 <br /> Commissioner Carter emphasized needing both short-term answers for land use planning <br /> and ongoing information about housing production, programs, and gaps across all jurisdictions, <br /> including Mebane. <br /> Chair Hamilton reiterated the need to review the charge of the AHAB and modify it. <br /> Commissioner Greene said that if the AHAB is going to be the body that addresses the <br /> broad mission on affordable housing, it needs to have designated representatives from different <br /> municipalities and fields to ensure collaboration between jurisdictions and the needed expertise. <br /> Commissioner Bedford acknowledged that this work is important but may not be worth <br /> doing without money to fund affordable housing. <br /> Commissioner Greene said that she would like to see a plan even if there's no money. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said some elected members of various jurisdictions feel this is the <br /> purview of the county and are not inclined to work together on this issue. <br /> Vice-Chair Fowler said the Towns are doing housing-related work. She said she doesn't <br /> want to duplicate efforts, but doesn't think work on affordable housing can ever be overdone. She <br /> mentioned that there was a gaps analysis done within the past few years, and there were gaps in <br /> every part of the continuum of housing needs, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't try to fix them. <br /> She expressed appreciation for this conversation and thoughts about how to make the AHAB <br /> more useful. <br /> The conversation concluded with recognition that the boards need clear direction from <br /> commissioners, structures may need modification for effectiveness and efficiency, and ongoing <br /> discussion would continue as the board addresses housing as a strategic priority. <br /> Slide#8 <br /> Orange County Housing Department <br /> 00 W. Tryon Street <br /> Hillsborough <br /> and <br /> 2501 Homestead • . . . <br /> Chapel Hill <br /> . •0 <br /> Blake Rosser ORANGECOUNTY <br /> Directbrossor,oc Housing Q HOUSING OUSING DEPARTMENT <br /> 7. Final CommentsMrap-Up <br /> Commissioner Carter expressed appreciation for the puzzle activity. <br /> Chair Hamilton thanked staff for their support in making the retreat happen, and members <br /> of the public who attended. She thanked commissioners for their valuable input throughout the <br /> day and observed that she had heard cooperation, collegiality, collaboration, and community <br /> demonstrated throughout their discussions. She wished everyone a good weekend and <br /> meaningful celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, sharing a quote she <br /> had used in a WCHL interview: "We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same <br />