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2 <br /> and recognized the opportunity to continue fighting inequity and injustice in all forms. With that <br /> sentiment in mind, she read the following proclamation that the Board added to the agenda: <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> A RESOLUTION ADVOCATING ACCOUNTABILITY, IMPROVED OVERSIGHT, AND <br /> REFORMS AT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY <br /> WHEREAS, citizens of the United States and law-abiding immigrants have suffered violence and <br /> the violation of their constitutional rights at the hands of agents of the U.S. Department of <br /> Homeland Security, and <br /> WHEREAS, this trend has been occurring in numerous cities and states across America, and <br /> WHEREAS, community safety depends on the public's trust that law enforcement officers comply <br /> with the U.S. Constitution and federal, state, and local laws, and that they act in residents' best <br /> interests, and <br /> WHEREAS, local law enforcement and local government play a key role in ensuring community <br /> safety, and <br /> WHEREAS, the public trust has been eroded by the actions of federal agents, underscoring the <br /> urgent need for accountability and reform in the administration of federal immigration <br /> enforcement; <br /> BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, as elected <br /> representatives and concerned constituents, urge its elected representatives in the U.S. Senate <br /> and House to take immediate legislative action to ensure accountability, improve oversight, and <br /> reform the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to protect the rights of all residents and restore <br /> public trust <br /> THIS THE 3rd DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026. <br /> Jean Hamilton, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners <br /> Commissioner Greene shared that she attended a GoTriangle board meeting on January <br /> 28t", and the board endorsed the Wake County Transit Plan's idea to reinvest $125 million of its <br /> transit fund money to the regional rail project. She said if it happens, this will mean a train line <br /> straight from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA. <br /> Vice-Chair Fowler recognized February as Black History Month and Human Relations <br /> Month, and said it was fitting to add the resolution read by Commissioner Carter. She quoted <br /> Maya Angelou: "I've learned that people will forget what you said. They will forget what you did, <br /> but people will never forget how you made them feel." Commissioner Fowler emphasized the <br /> need to ensure Orange County residents feel respected, included, and welcome to engage in the <br /> community. She said that Maya Angelou also spoke about "doing better when you know better", <br /> and that is why it's critical to speak out at a time when reform is needed. She said she wants <br /> people to remember feeling welcome, included, and valued, and to know that we are speaking <br />