District 4 Newsletter: Recap on Turkey Drive and Kindness Awards, and CEO Budget Workshops!

Our 7th Annual Fourth District Kindness Award Ceremony was hosted on November 13 which is also observed as World Kindness Day.

We were fortunate to have former Anaheim Councilman Dr. Jose F. Moreno serve as our emcee for the evening.

Following the Honorable Tom Tait’s initiative to encourage acts of kindness in the City of Anaheim, the Kindness Awards recognizes residents in the Fourth District who exemplify exceptional kindness or community service.

The honorees for the 7th Annual Fourth District Kindness Awards were:

• City of Anaheim: Angelo Barsotti
• City of Brea: Barry Burriesci
• City of Buena Park: Leslee Milch
• City of Fullerton: Christine Givens
• City of La Habra: Vanessa Perkins
• City of Placentia: Carla Hutchinson
• City of Stanton: Eliza Labunog

We also awarded the Honorary Kindness Award to Jay Williams.

It is especially important for us to acknowledge and appreciate kindness wherever we can find it. Our Kindness Award honorees have risen to the challenge and have gone beyond that to ensure the needs of our communities are met.

Thank you to our distinguished panel of judges, including the Honorable Tom Tait, Charles Barfield, Lorena Moreno, Rosalina Davis, and Christian Esteban for selecting our honorees.

We also send special thank you’s to Fullerton Free Church for allowing us host the event at their venue, the Jay Ray Singers, Savanna High School Macondo Ballet Folklorico,  Kristi’s Catering, and Ronald Galang for his photography services.

To learn more about our honorees, please view their videos here.

To view and download the event photos, please click here.

We successfully collected 298 firearms and 23 assault weapons at our third Anonymous Gun Buyback event in Garden Grove, a collaborative effort with Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento, Supervisor Janet Nguyen and led by the Garden Grove Police Department, with the support of other local law enforcement agencies. Including the results from the previous two- gun buybacks held, we have been able to collect 1,055 firearms including 76 assault weapons. In addition, 122 gun locks were distributed through the OC Free Gun Lock program.

Thank you to everyone who participated and to all our partners, Garden Grove Police Department, Buena Park Police Department, Fullerton Police Department, Placentia Police Department, Orange Police Department, Westminster Police Department, Los Alamitos Police Department, and Fountain Valley Police Department who provided staffing and supported the Gun Buyback. Together, we are building a safer, stronger community.

Stay tune for more information about our fourth gun buyback in 2026.

Join us for our upcoming Drive-Thru Holiday Toy Distribution with ICNA Relief, United Across Borders Foundation, and Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAP OC) on:

Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Time: 9 AM to 1 PM

Location: Loara High School, 1765 W Cerritos Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804

Walk-up event distribution will be held in the big gym.

Toys or other items will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. One toy or other item will be given per child. A child must be present at the event to receive a toy or other item.

Registration is encouraged, but not required. Click here to register. For any questions and for more information, call us at (714) 834-3440.

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Join Supervisor Doug Chaffee and First 5 Orange County for a Kid Builders Event! This free event offers hands-on activities, learning tools, family resources, interactive play stations, and opportunities to connect with local community programs designed for children ages 0 to 5.

Date: December 19, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 12 PM

Location: Brea Library

1 Civic Center Cir #1, Brea, CA 92821

Diaper distribution also available while supplies last! Come enjoy a morning of play, learning, and community with your little ones! No registration is required to attend the Kids Builder Event.

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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 Orange County residents.

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.

The County Executive Office’s Budget and Finance team invites you to: Budget & Books — a workshop series hosted at Orange County Public Libraries.

Join us to learn how the County’s budget is built, how your tax dollars are managed, and what’s included in the 2025 Strategic Financial Plan. Each session offers a simple, engaging look at how fiscal planning supports County services and community priorities.

Fourth District Workshop:

Date: December 10, 2025

Time: 3 pm to 4 pm

Location: Brea Library at 1 Civic Center Cir # 1, Brea, CA 92821

Free and open to the public. For more information, visit online at: cfo.oc.gov/public-workshop

ADA and Language Interpretation Accommodations
If you have special needs, such as ADA accommodation or need the services of a language interpreter, we can assist you. Please email ceocom@ceo.oc.gov at least 72-hours prior to the meeting. Requests made less than 72-hours prior to the meeting will still receive every effort to fulfill the request.

The Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector (TTC) has confirmed a recent mail fraud case involving multiple stolen FY 2025-26 secured property tax checks. These checks were never received at the TTC and were apparently stolen during postal transit and later found for sale on the dark web.

The agency strongly recommends taxpayers pay their secured property taxes online:

• Scan the QR code on your property tax bill to go directly to your parcel page at TaxBill.octreasurer.gov
• Pay online to receive same-day credit and a printed receipt. Use eCheck (no service fee) or pay by credit card (service fee applies).
• Check your parcel status and payment history to confirm receipt of a recent mailed payment.

Paying online is safe, secure, and fast. Avoid delays and reduce the risk of fraud. As a reminder, important secured property tax due dates are: 

1. First installment due: November 1, 2025, delinquent if received after December 10
2. Second installment: February 1, 2026, delinquent if received after April 10

Questions or comments? Contact the Property Tax Call Center at (714) 834-3411 Mon – Fri, 8 am to 5 pm, or email AskTaxCollector@octreasurer.gov

CalFresh benefits have returned to the regular issuance process with the end of the federal government shutdown.

No CalFresh benefits remain on hold. CalFresh applicants and recipients can now expect to receive their full benefits.

Orange County CalFresh recipients can check their case status at BenefitsCal.com, 800-281-9799 or at an SSA office.

Kim might just be the diva you're looking for! This sassy 7-year-old pittie mix enjoys going with the flow and taking walks for as long as you'll let her. She loves walks so much, when it's time to go back, she'll put on her brakes and pretend she's sightseeing.

Kim is easy to handle, already potty trained, and great with both kids and other dogs. She attended multiple adoption events where she was on her best behavior. Her affectionate and sweet personality makes her an ideal companion for new pet owners or seasoned pet parents looking to add more furry love to their life!

In honor of Adopt a Senior Pet Month, give Kim the loving home she deserves by adopting her today! Call OC Animal Care at (714) 935-6848 and mention her animal ID A1924424 to schedule a visit with her.