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D. Other Relevant Data <br />1. Historical Employment Patterns that Contribute to Current Housing <br />patterns. <br />2. History of public policy decisions on segregation within the Community. <br />There is no known public policy that contributed to segregation. The economy of <br />Cabarrus County has historically been based on the textile industry. There were <br />several Cannon Mills plants located in Cabarrus County that influenced growth <br />patterns. The construction of these mill villages controlled the location of <br />affordable housing in this area for decades. The location of this housing probably <br />contributed to segregation but appears to be economically driven. <br />3. Number of farms that utilize migrant workers and its effects on housing <br />patterns. According to the 2010 NC Agriculture Statistics, there are 611 <br />farming operations in Cabarrus County. These farms traditionally have not used <br />many migrant workers; therefore, it is not believed to affect housing patterns in <br />Cabarrus County. <br />4. Industry contributions to current housing patterns. There were several <br />Cannon Mills plants located in Cabarrus County that influenced growth patterns <br />for decades. Cannon Mills constructed "mill houses" for their employees to live <br />in. The employees were charged nominal rent. Cannon Mills cared for and <br />maintained the homes. The homes received excellent maintenance for many years. <br />The location of this housing probably contributed to segregation. As the economy <br />changed from textile based to service oriented, many families began to move into <br />suburban developments. This left the older neighborhoods to the low income, <br />often minority families. The 2010 Census indicates strong growth in the Hispanic <br />population. In the 2000 US Census, there were 6,620 Hispanic persons counted: <br />however, during the 2010 US Census, there were 16,767 Hispanic persons <br />counted. Many Hispanic households are moving into traditionally Black/African <br />American neighborhoods: however, Cabarrus County has no specific data on this <br />changing pattern yet, only "anecdotal evidence ". <br />E. Fair Housing Enforcement <br />1. Do you have a Fair Housing Ordinance? One was adopted for the most recent <br />CDBG grant, however, it expired with that grant. Cabarrus County still provides <br />for and carries out quarterly fair housing activities for the HOME program based <br />on the previously adopted CDBG activities. <br />2. What mechanism exists for citizens to file complaints alleging illegal <br />discrimination in programs or services funded by your jurisdiction? <br />Cabarrus County has had a system for complaints for several years. The County <br />participates in a HOME Consortium. Fair Housing complaint procedures direct <br />151Page <br />Analysis of Impediments September 2015 <br />Attachment number 1 \n <br />F -6 Page 107 <br />