Orange County: Face Masks and Racial Equity
County Commissioner Penny Rich discusses a new face-mask requirement, conversations about racial equity, and proposed budget amendments.
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Orange County: Denouncing Racism, Addressing Covid-19
County Commissioner Penny Rich discusses structural racism, local efforts to address the impacts of Covid-19, and the latest on budget talks.
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Read MoreOC Government to Help Tenants Avoid Eviction with New Program
Recently, Orange County Government moved to approve the budget for its Eviction Diversion Program. Once officially adopted, this program will help eligible Orange County residents avoid eviction, address substandard housing...
Read MoreOrange County: Rain, Rain, Rain
On a rainy Wednesday (with more to come), County Commissioner Penny Rich (celebrating a birthday!) updates Aaron on the fight against Covid-19.
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Orange County Government Deferring to State Guidelines for Phase 2
After two weeks of being in Phase 1, Governor Roy Cooper said the state has been hitting enough...
Read MoreOrange County: Phase 2
County Commissioner Penny Rich reacts to the news that North Carolina will move into a “more modest” Phase 2 reopening this Friday.
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Read MoreOrange County: Budgets and Public Feedback
Amidst ongoing budget talks, County Commissioner Penny Rich discusses how elected officials are getting public comments during Covid-19.
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Read MoreOrange County: Budgets, Elections, and Stay-At-Home Orders
County Commissioner Penny Rich discusses the county manager’s budget proposal, a possible change for local elections, and the local stay-at-home order.
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Read MoreOrange County: Collaborations, Budgets, and Schools
County Commissioner Penny Rich shares news about tough budget talks, especially regarding the schools – plus collaboration with state officials.
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Read MoreOrange County: Housing, Schools, Solar, and Zoom
County Commissioner Penny Rich discusses housing funds, an initiative called “Solar for Schools,” budget worries, and the vicissitudes of Zoom meetings.
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