District 4 Newsletter: Future Leaders, Youth Career Academy, Sunset Cinemas and more!

We held our annual Future Leaders Program this month and wrapped up our program this past Saturday with a mock Board of Supervisors meeting and graduation ceremony.

We had over 40 students participate in the program this year, selected from high schools in the Brea Olinda, Anaheim Union, Fullerton Joint, and Placentia Yorba Linda School Districts. Students that participated were able to develop their leadership skills, explore different career opportunities, and learn how local government works. 

During the four sessions, our future leaders were able to tour the County Administration North Building, Sheriff- Coroner Division Department and OC Airport. They also received presentations by OC Workforce Development on career exploration, OC Health Care Agency on Mental Health Awareness, and OC Transportation Agency on public transportation. They also met with County department heads to learn more about the different county organizations and their time at the County

In their final session, students participated in a mock Board of Supervisors meeting, playing County Supervisor for a day. Students debated mental health funding for high schools, County Climate Action Plan, and Discretionary Fund spending. 

Special thanks to our County departments that allowed our Future Leaders to tour their departments and learn more about their duties. 

Stay tuned for next year Future Leaders application this upcoming winter/spring.

We are proud to share that we sponsored the recent Celebrating Families event, in partnership with our office and the Orange County Social Services Agency. A big thank you to the Fullerton Free Church for providing the venue for the event. 

It was a beautiful and meaningful event, which honored the reunification of families within the foster care system and recognized the vital role SSA social workers play in helping parents and children reunite. It was truly moving to hear the powerful stories of resilience and hope shared by families.

Thank you to the Social Services Agency’s Children and Family Services department, for your dedication to supporting families on their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency.

We kicked off the Youth Career Connections Summer Career and Life Prep Academy with OC United Way!

Students attended workshops focused on resume building, business etiquette, hearing directly from career professionals, and learning how to network with confidence.
Students also had the opportunity to visit company sites like Blizzard Entertainment, OC Sanitation District, and Risa—getting a firsthand look at real careers in action.

My office is proud to represent and support our students and our local school districts as they build the skills to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Keeping your family and community safe is simple. The OC Free Gun Lock Program provides free firearm locks to Orange County residents, helping prevent unauthorized access and reduce the risk of accidents. This program is open to all residents, with priority given to households in the Fourth District.

Orange County residents can now request free gun locks through an online form at d4.ocgov.com/FreeGunLocks, with locks mailed directly to their homes. Each package includes a video tutorial on safe firearm storage and information about California's evolving gun laws, including SB 53, which require secure storage for all firearms starting in 2026.

For more information or to request a free gun lock, visit d4.ocgov.com/FreeGunLocks.

OC Parks is thrilled to unveil the lineup for the highly anticipated 2025 OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series. These signature outdoor events offer fantastic opportunities for families and friends to enjoy unforgettable nights of live music and movie screenings at some of Orange County’s most beautiful regional parks all summer long. All events are free to enjoy, with free parking and food and drink options available for purchase. 

The Orange County Registrar of Voters is seeking input from the public on key areas of the EAP as it prepares to review and update the current 2021-2025 Final Election Administration Plan.

The EAP is the guiding document for how voting in elections is administered under the Voter’s Choice Act (VCA). It addresses the Registrar of Voters’ voter education and outreach program, operation of Vote Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes, provision of language and accessibility services, security measures, and contingency plans.

Members of the public interested in providing feedback on these topics have several ways to provide their input. Details about all of the following opportunities have been posted on an updated EAP webpage that was launched this week. Visit ocvote.gov/eap.

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