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10 <br /> Vision Statement: We are a diverse, inclusive, and healthy county working <br /> together to strengthen our community and enhance the quality of life for all <br /> residents. <br /> Guiding Principle: Communication and Awareness - We provide information and <br /> opportunities for engagement in a transparent manner so that all in our community <br /> have knowledge, understanding, and a voice. <br /> Guiding Principle: Inclusivity and Engagement - We foster an environment in <br /> which all are welcomed, represented, and empowered to participate in and feel <br /> connected to their community. <br /> Guiding Principle: Climate Action and Sustainability - We recognize that our <br /> environment is critical to our existence and are deliberate in protecting, preserving, <br /> and sustaining our natural resources for the continued good of all. <br /> GOAL 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION <br /> OBJECTIVE 7. Conserve and protect high priority open space, including Natural <br /> Heritage sites, nature preserves, watershed riparian buffers, and prime/threatened <br /> farmland. <br /> OBJECTIVE 8. Include environmental stewardship objectives in the Comprehensive <br /> Land Use Plan. <br /> GOAL 3: HOUSING FOR ALL <br /> OBJECTIVE 5. Review County ordinances, policies, agreements, and the regulatory <br /> processes to streamline practices, and increase opportunities and reduce barriers <br /> to construct housing. <br /> GOAL 6: DIVERSE AND VIBRANT ECONOMY <br /> OBJECTIVE 2. Review and revise County policies and regulations to support <br /> business investment in Orange County. <br /> 6. Describe any collaboration between this board/commission and other boards and <br /> commissions. <br /> During 2025, opportunities for inter-board collaboration did not emerge. <br /> 7. Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2026 that are <br /> related to the Orange County Strategic Plan. General information about the Strategic <br /> Plan is available here. If applicable, please list any fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff <br /> time, other resources) associated with these proposed activities. <br /> The Board will continue its work in partnership with staff to further the County's <br /> Strategic Plan and other BOCC priorities, some of which may emerge at the January <br /> 2026 BOCC retreat. The following list is not in priority order: <br />