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March 19,2014
Dear Commissioners,
At the Board's March 6, 2014 regular meeting, several petitions were brought forth which were reviewed by the
Chair/Vice Chair/Manager Agenda team.The petitions and responses are listed below:
1) Review and consider a request from an Orange County resident regarding the County implementing changes on
the elections website regarding links to candidate web pages and establishing a"VoteOrange°web site to
enhance voter education on candidates.
Response: This request will be referred to the County Attorney and the Board of Elections.
2) Review and consider a request by Commissioner Pelissier that the Chair write a follow-up letter to the Town of
Chapel Hill regarding plans for affordable housing as it relates to transit development.
Response:Follow-up Letter from the Chair to be drafted and forwarded to the Town of Chapel Hill.
3). Review and consider a request from Commissioner Rich that the Board recognize the Chapel Hill High School
fencing team on its State championship.
Response: This presentation is scheduled for March 18,2014 BOCC Meeting
4) Review and consider a request from Commissioner Gordon that staff be directed to provide a presentation
on agricultural support enterprises as part of the joint meeting with Chapel Hill after the JPA public
hearing.
Response:Agricultural support enterprises text amendments presentation will not be pursued.
5) Review and consider a request from Commissioner Jacobs that the Board receive a presentation of the
County's Social Justice Goal.
Response:Manager to consult with Assistant County Manager and staff and Human Relations
Commission regarding presentation to BOCC.
This letter will be provided as an Information Item on the April 1,2014 agenda for public information.
Best,
Barry Jacobs, Chair
Board of County Commissioners
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