Orange County Insight 1/2021

Orange County Insight 1/2021

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REMEMBERING Teel Goodwin Page 2

COVID Vaccine Info Page 3

Final HOT spot GOES LIVE Page 14

JANUARY 2021

Ted Talk

Hope

As I write this message the Orange County community is mourning the death of Teel Goodwin, long - serving member of the Board of Supervisors. We certainly did not need his passing to remind us of our short tenure on this planet. COVID presented that narrative all year long. Nevertheless, we remember not the tragedy of his battle with cancer, but rather the memories of his service to community, work, and family. It is the good and the positive, the hopeful and the aspirational that we are called to reflect upon. When reflecting more broadly on the year we ’ ve left behind and the year ahead, there is a reason that people across the globe celebrate the arrival of every New Year. I think it ’ s because of the inherent human need to celebrate hope. Each New Year is a declaration that the past is past, and the future is what will define us. Shortly I will be scheduling Zoom meetings for employees to review the results of our Employee Engagement Survey. While the results are not where I ’ d like us to be as an organization, this only creates opportunities for improvement. I look forward to empowering employees across the organization to move our organization forward as we bounce back from the pandemic. Meanwhile, I encourage each of you to make hopeful plans as you decide what you will accomplish in 2021. Some plans may be very personal. Others may be for developing your career. We have a lot to be hopeful for in 2021.

Ted Voorhees– County Administrator

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Page | January, 2021

Cover image: Ice storm by Beate Casati

Board of Supervisors Member, S. Teel Goodwin Remembered The Orange County government and community are mourning the passing of Supervisor and Broadband Authority Member, S. Teel Goodwin. In his honor, the County lowered the County flag to half - staff for seven (7) days. The Board of Supervisors paused for a moment of silence at its January 12, 2021, meeting to recognize Mr. Goodwin ’ s passing. Chairman Jim Crozier said, “ Teel was a friend and colleague who passionately served his community for over thirteen years. On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, we mourn his passing and send his family, particularly his wife Linda and son Spencer, our deepest condolences. ” With wit and a steadfast commitment to public service, Mr. Goodwin was a champion for Orange County citizens, tirelessly serving for over a decade on the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Mr. Goodwin was first elected to the Orange County Board of Supervisors in November 2007 and began his tenure on the Board representing the citizens of District 3 in January of 2008. He led the Board of Supervisors as Chairman in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2017 and as Vice Chairman in 2009, 2010, 2015, and 2016. Mr. Goodwin also served on the Orange County Broadband Authority as well as the Airport Commission, Economic Development Authority, Orange Downtown Alliance, Thomas Jefferson Community Criminal Justice Services Board, Water Committee, Local Emergency Planning Committee, Joint Planning Area Committee, as well as various subcommittees, such as the Joint Board/School Board Capital Improvements Program Subcommittee and Gordonsville - Orange Area Plan Subcommittee. Mr. Goodwin was a faithful and judicious public servant, who always demonstrated a devoted interest in the welfare of his community and the people he served.

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COVID Vaccines: Effective, Safe, and Critical to a Return to Normal

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COVID - 19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID - 19. Two doses are needed. Depending on the specific vaccine you get, a second shot 3 - 4 weeks after your first shot is needed to get the most protection the vaccine has to offer against this serious disease. Learn more about the benefits of getting vaccinated. It ’ s Safe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for two COVID - 19 vaccines which have been shown to be safe and highly effective as determined by >Page i Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19

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