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
— DTH City (@DTHCity) January 25, 2017
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
— DTH City (@DTHCity) January 25, 2017
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