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Update on County Food Security Coordinator Position (10min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: July 13, 2020
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to receive this informational report and status update on the planned County Food Security Coordinator position as requested, including a brief position overview, identification of a vacant position, and organizational position placement. A research brief is provided that includes foundational information on the plans, goals, and work of similar types of positions and food plans in other local governments, including Wake County and Washington D.C.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: The creation of a County Food Security Coordinator, through its involvement at every level of the food system, food access, food policy and collaborative community planning, is aligned with the Durham County Strategic Plan across multiple goals including Strategic Plan Goal 1: Community and Family Prosperity; Goal 2: Health and Well Being; Goal 4: Environmental Stewardship and Community Prosperity; and Goal 5: Accountable, Efficient and Visionary Government.
Resource Persons: Donna Rewalt, Cooperative Extension; Michael Davis, Strategic Initiatives; Kelly Warnock, Public Health; Joanne Pierce, General Manager.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board receive the update and continue their support of this important food security work.
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County Manager: ____________________________