Orange County Board of Commissioners met to discuss affordable housing and transportation project

The Orange County Board of Commissioners discussed affordable housing and the financial future of Orange County's transportation projects during Tuesday's meeting. Staff writer Hannah Wall live-tweeted the meeting.

We are live tweeting tonight's Orange County Board of Commissioners Meeting! Let the fun begin... - @thehannahwall

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Mark Marcoplos proposed to send a letter to legislators to let them know the economic effect HB2 has had on Orange County specifically.

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The 2016 Orange County Long Term Care Quality Service Awards given to: Acorn, Carol Woods, Homewatch CareGivers, LiveWell & Visiting Angels.

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BOCC is holding a public hearing so the public can comment on the affordable housing needs in Orange County for the annual update.

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Delores Bailey, Executive Director of Empowerment Inc, says "There is a need for affordable rentals. The urgency is great & it is great now"

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OC Fire Department Chiefs thank the board for their encouragement for the Joint Public Safety Training Facility Work Group.

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BOCC approved the creation, charge and membership of the Work Group. They appointed Earl McKee and Mia Burroughs to serve on this committee.

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Go Triangle begins Financial Plan Update Presentation for Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plans.

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New Plan Model eliminates the previous gap in funding & offers more conservative financing including all elements of the original plan.

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Earl McKee expresses concern over increase in spending plans from 2011 until now.

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The project pay-off is planned for 2062, presenter tells Renee Price that this includes room for repairs and replacements.

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Chapel Hill North-South Corridor Bus Rapid Transit project and related costs presentation begins.

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The BOCC began their closed session.

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Thanks for listening to our BOCC live tweets, stay tuned for more exciting local gov't updates. - @thehannahwall

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