An Important Weekly Update from Supervisor Foley

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Volume 3 | Issue 13

March 31, 2023

Supervisor’s Message

Dear neighbor:

Another week of working hard for the people of the Fabulous Fifth District – let's get right to it!

On Monday, I attended the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board meeting, where we received updates and participated in our OCTA Procurement Workshop. I requested we include Veterans to our existing efforts to hire diverse and local business prioritization. After the meeting, I was able to participate in our first ever Capital Projects Ad Hoc Committee.

At the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, we voted on a slate of agenda items that reflect my continued commitment to reducing homelessness among our most vulnerable populations, especially youth and veterans, protecting our beaches, revitalizing the middle class, improving access to County services, and ensuring safe neighborhoods. Read more here.

I spoke strongly in support of 5 state legislative bills related to Fentanyl to hold bad actors to account for poisoning our kids. Fentanyl poisoning deaths are now the number one cause of death for our youth. You can watch the meeting and my comments here.

Dealing fentanyl and fentanyl poisoning is not the same as other types of drug-related offenses. Within the last two years, there have been more than 100 fentanyl-related deaths in Orange County. This is unacceptable. Fentanyl is outpacing other causes of death amongst our Orange County youth, with so many families in our community with stories of losing loved ones to fentanyl. While it’s necessary to invest in preventative tools, we must hold to account bad actors trying to poison our children. I urge the community to speak up on the issue so we can prevent further fentanyl deaths among our youth.

After the meeting, I presented the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce with a $50,000 check to support their workforce and economic development efforts at the reception for the 27th Annual Estrella Awards reception held at UCI. These last two years, I’ve invested my office’s share of American Rescue Plan dollars towards many efforts to support local businesses. (You can read about other investments in our 2022 Year in Review here.) I look forward to our continued partnerships and to see how these efforts shape the community for the better.

On Wednesday morning, I joined the Mayor of Laguna Hills and the Laguna Hills Chamber for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Braille Institute in Laguna Hills. This impressive facility will help the visually impaired members of our community with workshops, education, and consultations!

Later that day, I joined the firefighters of the OC Fire Authority (OCFA) Fire Station #22 in Laguna Hills for a ride-along! I experienced first-hand a day in their lives with back-to-back medical and traffic incident calls. I also observed a “firefighter May Day” training where they trained on safe procedures to help save one of their own. Very stressful just listening and watching. I’m grateful for all the hard work the OCFA does to keep our communities safe. The highlight was learning that one of our Costa Mesa High School Alums and a friend of my boys was in his sixth month of probation as a firefighter paramedic. I loved seeing this young man kindly help seniors on medical calls. I know his parents must be so proud.

On Thursday morning, I met with Dover Shores residents on Galaxy Drive whose homes were impacted by the hillside collapse. I remain committed to helping anyone whose homes are at risk of collapse. If you suspect storm damage, please call the city inspectors so staff can go out there and assess the damage. We’re here and ready to serve.

San Clemente - 949-361-6118
Newport Beach - 949-644-3311
My Office - 714-834-3550

Additionally, you may be eligible for disaster relief from FEMA, and can apply at https://www.fema.gov/locations. Even if the system initially declines your request, I urge you to continue to input your expenses and damages so we can help to pursue.

Afterwards, I attended the Irvine Chamber Women of Influence Lunch. I enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate women business leaders for their achievements!

Later in the day, I met with County Assessor Claude Parrish to receive an update on his efforts to root out tax evaders, who cost the County more than $1 Billion annually.

Today, I hosted a Lunch and Learn with a group of elected officials from across the Fifth District. I enjoyed giving a tour of our county building and offices. We received updates from County Procurement Office on how we can cut costs for cities and special districts by piggybacking on large county contracts, while also supporting our local small businesses. Doug Becht, Director of Care and Coordination for the County, led an informative session on Project Home Key in a Box. Ending the affordable housing crisis requires partnerships across all levels of government. I look forward to moving full steam ahead towards meeting our housing goals.

Tomorrow is a big day in the Fifth District! My team and I will attend spring events in Aliso Viejo and Rancho Mission Viejo before I speak in Irvine about our efforts to root out hate in Orange County. If you see us out in the community, make sure you say hi!

Be Well,

Katrina Foley
Supervisor
County of Orange

In This Edition

Read more about local events, community and health news, District and County initiatives, and other important updates!

Tweet of the Week

Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meeting On April 11, 2023

Attend our 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting
View the Agenda: Here
See a list of our upcoming 2023 Board meetings: Here

The Foley Report: Update on Winter Storms’ Impacts and Next Steps

OC Officials Want State Housing Credit for Motel-Home Conversions

Bill stiffening penalties for fentanyl dealers stalls in committee

Thousands Flock to 63rd Annual Swallows Day Parade

Status Update: North Orange County job fair touts hundreds of available positions

Cindy Tran-Chang

Policy Advisor / Community Events Manager

This week, I staffed Supervisor Foley at the Braille Institute ribbon cutting ceremony in Laguna Hills (one of two locations in Orange County). Braille Institute offers free classes and services for those with low to no vision.

We enjoy opportunities to meet and talk to those we serve in the community and check out eateries in the fabulous fifth district and support local business. Our next events will be celebrating community Spring events at Rancho Mission Viejo and Aliso Viejo. We’ll staff booths at both locations so hope to see you! If you live by Ladera Ranch, check out their Spring event here.

Adam Tallabas

Policy Analyst / District Representative

Good Afternoon District 5! We started the week with the OCTA Board Meeting on Monday, & the Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday. Later on Tuesday, I gave Public Comment at the Irvine City Council Meeting in support of the Building Electrification Ordinance

Earlier today, I attended two great ceremonies: the Grand Opening for Dentists of Laguna Hills & Penelope Pots in Dana Point! This weekend, I will be at the Aliso Viejo Community Association Spring Celebration – I hope to see you there!

Dentists of Laguna Hills Grand Opening!

Grand opening of Penelope Pots!

Rachel Carr

Policy & District Intern

This week was full of many meetings and community events! I attended the OC Law Library Board Meeting and Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Ad-Hoc Committee, where members discussed the future scope of work they aim to provide for the upcoming year. As a new point-person to both committees, I love getting involved in two areas that I am passionate about—law and juvenile justice. I also attended two business celebrations alongside the Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce, both female run—one 20th anniversary celebration, and the other a recent business grand opening.

Say hello this weekend, as I will staff a booth alongside our Community Events Manager, Cindy, at the Rancho Mission Viejo “Spring Fling” festival. There will be many festivities, including a morning yoga session! Hope to see you then.

Board Meeting Updates

Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley issued the following comments on agenda items from the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.  

Supervisor Foley’s votes reflect her continued commitment to reducing homelessness among our most vulnerable populations, protecting our beaches, revitalizing the middle class, improving access to County services, and ensuring safe neighborhoods. Read the full recap HERE.

Item 7: The Board of Supervisors voted to approve a cost share agreement between County of Orange and the State to fund the periodic beach replenishment at Surfside-Sunset Beach. Supervisor Foley remains a long-time supporter of this project since 2021.

Item 13: The Board of Supervisors voted to approve a contract with Gravois Aluminum Boats for two additional 26-foot patrol boats for the Orange County Sheriff's Department Harbor Patrol Bureau’s public safety and national security efforts to conduct law enforcement patrols, search and rescue, and Homeland Security responses to drug and human smuggling events.

Item 17: The Board of Supervisors voted to renew their contract with Children’s Hospital of Orange County to continue providing inpatient mental health services.

Item 25: The Board of Supervisors heard reports on the status of the County of Orange General Plan Progress Report and Housing Element Implementation. Supervisor Foley questioned staff on how the County goes uncredited for its involvement in Project Homekey.

Item 33: The Board of Supervisors approved the renewal of an agreement with Family Support Network to continue providing support and mentorship services for parents seeking to reunite with their children. Parent Mentor Services supports parents with a history of substance abuse, inadequate resources, and more through weekly contact, mentoring, and access to community services.

Item 35: Supervisor Foley gave remarks in support of several bills related to holding fentanyl drug dealers accountable including Senator Tom Umberg’s SB 44: Alexandra’s Law, which requires individuals convicted of fentanyl-related offenses to receive a written advisory or admonishment notifying them if an individual dies as a result of their distribution of narcotics that they can be charged with voluntary manslaughter or murder.

Item 37: The Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to their agreement with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to continue support and advocacy for children under the jurisdiction of the courts.

Items 38 & 41: For Item #38, the County estimates an approximate $36.3 million with an average annual savings of $560 in Mello Roos fees per parcel over the next eleven years, which equals a savings of approximately $6,160 per parcel. There are 1003 parcels in this CFD District.

For Item #41, the County estimates an approximate $45.6 million with annual savings projected at $325, for total eleven-year savings of $3,575 per parcel. There are approximately 2,569 parcels in the two CFD Districts in this item.

This follows Supervisor Foley’s vote to consider reducing Mello Roos taxes in October 2022.

Dana Point Harbor News

From Supervisor Katrina Foley's Office

Recently, Supervisor Foley took a tour of Dana Point Harbor where she received updates on the new docks, amenities, and timeline for boats to return to these docks. Click here to watch an update!

During our Dana Point coffee chat, Supervisor Foley agreed to consider the formation of a Harbor Advisory Committee. Though the committee is Supervisor Foley's Harbor Advisory Committee will include Supervisor Katrina Foley, a large and small merchant, a boater, the Mayor of Dana Point or their designee, 2 members of the public, ad hoc members include DPHP, CEO Real Estate, and a representative from public safety (ideally Harbor Patrol). Timeline for launch late April after public Town Hall to gather more insight from community members.

Goals include but not limited to:

Transparency and oversight of DP Harbor redevelopment
Increasing engagement with DPHP & the public
Combatting misinformation about DP Harbor redevelopment
Creating solutions to concerns voiced by harbor community
Identifying opportunities for growth during construction period
Hosting at minimum 2 public meetings or town halls per year for the Supervisor
Hosting at minimum 2 stakeholder roundtables with the Supervisor and Harbor Stakeholders per year

Stay tuned for updates in our newsletter!

Dana Point Harbor Partners Underserved Youth Program Updates

Dana Point Harbor Partners have implemented an underserved youth program to benefit the local community. DPHP have partnered with Orange County non-profits including Great Opportunities, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Capo Unified School District and others to provide unforgettable ocean experiences and education to underserved youth. Programs include swim lessons, sailing, whale watching, kayaking, tide pool exploration, stand up paddling, surfing and STEM. All experiences encompass an educational component with a focus on environmental stewardship.

In 2023, the program aims to provide unforgettable ocean experiences and education to more than 1,000 underserved youths.

Health News

COVID-19 Data

As of March 31, 2023, the good news is that the COVID-19 cases are trending downward. There are 2,370,009 Orange County residents are fully vaccinated. The 7-day average positivity rate  in our County is 5.3%. This equals out to 3.3 daily positive COVID cases per 100k residents.

OC Health Care Agency Updates

From the Orange County Health Care Agency:

Local Health Officer Order and Recommendations Updated in Response to COVID-19 State of Emergency Ending With Request to Observe Masking Requirements in High-Risk Settings

As the California COVID-19 State of Emergency ends and the community returns to business as usual, County Health Officer, Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong is asking Orange County residents to comply and observe requests to mask if asked in high-risk settings, such as medical provider offices and/or adult and senior care facilities. Staff or patient circumstances may indicate masking is necessary to stay safe from potential exposure in some settings. Preventing the risk of spread of COVID is still important, especially as increasing cases of Long COVID continue to be reported locally.

The updated Health Officer Order (HOO) has been published for Orange County on Friday, March 24, 2023 and includes a Strong Recommendation for the general population to wear a face mask, dependent upon personal risk, and if Orange County is categorized in the medium or high level within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) assessment of COVID-19 Community Level (CCL).

As the State and County of Orange work toward the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023, California Health and Human Services, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have published new guidelines for both the public and health care facilities/providers.

Highlights of Change: The key areas of change include the following:

COVID-19 Vaccinations – In alignment with the CDPH Order regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health care, corrections facility, and adult care facilities workers, the County of Orange HOO changes from Ordered to Strong Recommendation for all who are eligible. Some people who are providers and suppliers working with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are still required to be vaccinated by CMS.
Face Mask – In alignment with the CDPH Order, which takes effect on April 3, the HOO is updated to include a Strong Recommendation, versus Ordered, for certain high-risk settings such as health care settings, corrections facilities, long-term care settings, adult and senior care facilities, homeless shelters and emergency shelters. Additionally, the HOO includes a Strong Recommendation for universal masking of visitors/residents and staff in Skilled Nursing Facilities if evidence of facility outbreak exists (two plus cases in residents within a 7-day period). Employers should reference California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA) regulations which took effect on February 3, 2023. Read details HERE.

Isolation of Persons with COVID-19 – It is no longer Ordered but is now Strongly Recommended that individuals should isolate for five days and can end after day five provided symptoms are improving, and they are fever-free without fever reducing agents. Wearing a face mask when around others is strongly recommended for a period of 10 days from the onset of symptoms or infection.

Seasonal Flu Vaccination – The HOO continues to state that Flu Vaccines are Ordered for providers of congregate settings, health care providers and emergency responders.

Quarantine – No longer recommended. Anyone exposed to COVID-19 positive person(s) is strongly advised to test on day 3-5 after exposure and monitor for symptoms.

While cases of COVID-19 are declining, COVID-19 continues to adversely affect people in our community. Residents are encouraged to assess their personal health risks and of their loved ones and practice preventive measures to guard against severe illness. Additionally, it is important to know where to access resources as needed.

COVID-19 Vaccines: Studies continue to show that bivalent booster vaccines protect against severe COVID-19 disease and reduce the risk of developing complications such as Long COVID. Vaccination appointments can be scheduled through myturn.ca.gov, www.vaccine.gov and www.ochealthinfo.com or by calling (800) 914-4887.
COVID-19 Testing: Locations for free testing can be searched on No-Cost COVID-19 Testing locator and individuals can order at www.covidtests.gov or call (800) 232-0233 for support in multiple languages. Individuals with insurance can also order no-cost at home test kits from their service providers.
COVID-19 Treatment: Individuals who do contract COVID-19 are encouraged to seek treatment such as Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir, ritonavir), which can reduce the risk of severe illness if started early. Test to treat locations can be searched HERE.

MHSA Annual Update

The OC Health Care Agency’s (HCA) Mental Health and Recovery Services (MHRS) has released its Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three-Year Program and Expenditure plan. The plan is posted and ready for public review here. It will remain posted through April 18, 2023.

MHSA’s Three-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-24 through 2025-26 (Three-Year Plan) is a layout of current and future programs and funding allocation. Mental health programs provided for Orange County under MHSA are consistent with local county-approved plans developed via broad-based community involvement, including input from both mental health service consumers and their family members.

To review the Draft MHSA Annual Update and Three-Year Expenditure Plan, please visit: https://ochealthinfo.com/mhsa

Update from Providence Mission Hospital

As of May 10, 2023, we will relocate inpatient and outpatient GI (gastrointestinal) services from Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach to our Mission Viejo campus. Our Mission Viejo GI lab is located at 27799 Medical Center Road in the Mission Health Center/Leonard Cancer Institute. This transition will allow us to enhance our GI program by centralizing our specialists and technology in a single location.

All impacted caregivers who work at the Laguna Beach location will be relocated to the Mission Viejo campus and will continue to provide GI services. Patients who receive care at the Laguna Beach location will also be transferred to our Mission Viejo campus.

We are confident that the relocation of our GI services will be a smooth transition that allows us to continue proudly serving as South Orange County’s safety-net hospital.

Community

OC Animal Care

In our ongoing efforts to keep the shelters clear, starting this year, OCAC will waive fees for adult dogs over 25 pounds adopted by residents across Orange County! The normal adoption fee for adult dogs ranges from $100 - $200. Help our furry friends at the shelter find loving homes.  

Pet of the Week

Meet Hunter, our Pet of the Week! Hunter is an energetic 3-year-old boy who can always be seen with a huge grin on his face! This social butterfly hasn’t met a human or dog that he doesn’t like. While in our care, Hunter has participated in playgroups and does great around other pups that can match his energetic style of play! Husky fun fact: Siberian huskies love exercise! Due to their high level of energy, huskies make great playmates and running buddies, and Hunter is no exception! After a long day of play, Hunter is the best conversationalist and will have so much sweet things to say to you!

Come meet this handsome husky boy and let his cheerful and happy personality put a smile on your face! To adopt Hunter, call (714) 935-6848 and mention Animal ID# A1796654.

Spring Events in the Fabulous Fifth District

Spring Fling @ Rancho Mission Viejo:

Join us in Rancho Mission Viejo for Easter fun at the Spring Fling! Families will have the chance to enjoy a number of interactive experiences, including:

Petting zoo
Easter egg hunts
Face painting
Music
And more!

Families will also have the opportunity to take photos with a professional photographer at the styled spring photo op! The Spring Fling runs from 10am -11:30am. Come early and join us at 9am for family Pilates at the Park with Core Town Pilates!

Charis Collaborative will be passing out swag bags filled with goodies from local businesses to the first 150 families!

Aliso Viejo Community Association’s Annual Spring Celebration:

Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Event includes:

Community Booths
Balloon Twisters
Face Painters
Visits with Peter Rabbit
Children’s Crafts

Ladera Ranch on Saturday, April 1 from 12 - 4 PM at Founders Park:

Enjoy an afternoon of family activities, crafts, photo opportunities with Peter and Mrs. Rabbit, and more. Kids may hop on over to the Egg Scramble area for some fun treats; please bring a basket or bag to collect eggs. Food will be available for purchase. All games and activities will require an activity wristband.

San Juan Capistrano Spring Eggstravaganza

Costa Mesa Springfest

Equity in OC

On Friday, March 3rd, the Equity in OC (EiOC) Initiative's Power Building Fund 2023 Request for Applications (RFA) was released; click here to view. Orange County United Way has extended the deadline, and applications are now DUE Wednesday, April 12th, by 12 pm (noon) PST; full details and submission instructions are provided in the updated RFA.

Orange County United Way is also hosting an office hour to answer any questions on Monday, March 27th, from 10 am to 11 am - to RSVP to attend the Power Building Fund 2023 RFA Office Hour, please email CarolK@UnitedWayOC.org.

Lastly, to learn more about our 2022 EiOC Grant Recipients, you can find the full summary here and on our website, www.UnitedWayOC.org/EquityOC.

GRANT APPLICATION - POWER BUILDING FUND 2023

Update from County Treasurer Shari Freidenrich

As the Treasurer for the County, safety of the over $12 billion in public funds is my highest priority as these funds need to be available to meet County and Educational Districts expenditures. My goal is to fully invest public funds in securities, but we periodically may also have public funds in County bank accounts. All California public funds in banks are required by law to be daily collateralized by the bank with high quality securities at market values between 102% and 110% of the bank account balances, with the percentage of collateral required being based on the type of security. So, where non public funds are only insured per depositor at $250,000, the public funds are essentially 100% insured because of this collateralization. Therefore, if there was a liquidity issue with any bank used by the County that affected our funds, the County could receive the collateral, which is insuring the public funds. Also note that the collateral is held by a third party and monitored daily by a state government agency.

We regularly perform due diligence to ensure our banks (we do not use any regional banks) meet certain requirements required by State law, and we also do reviews of their financial condition. Due to market conditions, we have just updated this review. Based on our review, we note that the banks used by the County maintain a high level of quality liquidity assets and are well capitalized. Therefore, we do not anticipate any issues with their liquidity and ability to clear all checks as presented.

In addition, the Orange County Treasurer’s Pool, which holds public funds, has a low duration of .57, which has allowed us to more quickly reinvest maturing funds in higher interest bearing securities. Although our current net asset value for our public funds is still below 1.00 at .9858, we have significant current and excess liquidity to meet all expected disbursements for the County and Educational Districts without needing to sell any securities. In addition, our portfolio is invested in almost 100% of US Treasuries or Government Sponsored Enterprises that are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the Federal Government and as evidenced by the net asset value of just under 1.00, there are not significant unrealized losses even with the significant increases in short-term interest rates by the FOMC. We have sufficient liquidity to meet our cash outflows. We report these statistics monthly in our monthly investment report in our Executive Summary. We also have only a small percentage of voluntary pool participants, less than 2%, that have the ability to withdraw 100% of their funds. The remaining funds are captive funds that can not be withdrawn and reinvested elsewhere.

Therefore, I wanted to report that as a fiduciary for the County and Educational Districts public funds, we are closely monitoring this situation, but expect no impact on public funds.

You can find more information at octreasurer.com and then clicking on the public funds tab.

Tax Filing Deadline Extended to October 16, 2023

The IRS announced an extension to change the filing and payment deadlines to October 16, 2023 for victims of severe winter storms, flooding, and mudslides in California. This extension applies to individuals and businesses in Orange County! Learn more here.

OC Waste & Recycling FREE Compost Giveaways - April 1

Mark your calendar!🗓 OC Waste & Recycling is excited to host FREE compost giveaways on Saturday, April 1 from 8 a.m. – noon while supplies last.🌱

The giveaways will take place at:

📍Bee Canyon Greenery at Frank R. Bowerman Landfill 11002 Bee Canyon Access Rd., Irvine

📍Valencia Greenery at Olinda Alpha Landfill 1942 N. Valencia Ave., Brea

📍Capistrano Greenery at Prima Deshecha Landfill 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano

Residents should bring a shovel and container or bag to fill at the Irvine and San Juan locations. Only prefilled bags are available at the Brea location, while supplies last. Quantities are limited.

San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Wheeler North Reef Technical Review Workshop - April 5

A public workshop on the status of the Wheeler North Reef Mitigation Project will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the San Clemente Community Center, 100 North Calle Seville, San Clemente, California.

Although in-person participation is encouraged, virtual attendance via the Zoom webinar platform will be available for individuals not able to attend in person. The workshop is sponsored by California Coastal Commission (CCC) to provide an overview of the artificial reef mitigation program required by the CCC to compensate for impacts of coastal marine resources caused by the operations of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS).

Learn more here.

Register for Camp Newport

Welcome to Newport Beach where your child can enjoy the best Southern California has to offer. With hundreds of camps to choose from you’re invited to explore our shores in a sailing, surf, and bodyboarding camp, enjoy the breeze in a range of outdoor sports and active camps. Or embrace the shade in one of the many science, music, technology, and art camps awaiting you.

For more information, visit campnewport.com. The website is live and registration open. Remember, sign up by May 4 and receive a 10% or more discount on most camps!

Substance Abuse Resource

Detox.com’s mission is to provide the best free resources for people to find self-help with substance abuse through detox and other mental health strategies. Check out their website for more information!

OC Alert

Sign up for AlertOC to get notified in case of emergency in Orange County. The mass notification system is designed to keep Orange County residents and businesses informed in the event of a time-sensitive emergency. YOU MUST OPT IN TO RECEIVE ALERTS. Register today at AlertOC.org.

Appointments for Veterans Services

OC Workforce Solutions

Ready Set OC offers no-cost employment training for Orange County youth ages 14-24, including those with disabilities or IEP plans, former or current foster children, pregnant or parenting, offender/ex-offender, and those experiencing homelessness, including couch-surfing or at risk of homelessness.

To find out more information, call the OC Business and Economic Recovery Call Center at (714) 480-6500 or text (657) 210-1295. Email info@readysetoc.com

Equity in OC

Are you in charge of a grassroots organization? the Equity in OC initiative is releasing a POWER BUILDING FUND to provide smaller, grassroots organizations with the opportunity to build their infrastructure and/or capacity

Learn More: Here

Team Foley is NOW HIRING!

Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley seeks a Policy Advisor / District Representative with the ability to move forward the Supervisor’s priorities and initiatives with a passion for public service and changing the status quo.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff, the Policy Advisor / District Representative is responsible for preparing memos related to the Board of Supervisors and appointed committees and commissions, as well as briefing the Supervisor and staff on pending agenda items under consideration.

The ideal candidate will have an enthusiasm for public policy and have experience in professional writing, research, staffing, and working in a collaborative manner to deliver results for Orange County residents.

Policy/Legislative/Legal experience in the areas of homelessness, housing, public safety, the environment, local/state/federal governments, infrastructure, transportation and/or the courts are strongly preferred. Learn more.

Apply

Submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Chief of Staff Nick Anas at nick.anas@ocgov.com with the subject “District 5 Policy Advisor / District Representative Application."