District 4 Newsletter: Chairman for 2026, Clerk Recorder on Wheels, and more!

I was honored by my Board colleagues to serve as Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors for 2026. Supervisor Katrina Foley was elected to serve as the Board’s Vice Chair.

This will be the third time I will serve as Chair for the Orange County Board of Supervisors, last serving in 2022 and 2025, and as Vice Chair in 2021 and 2024.

Being re‑elected to serve as Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors is both an honor and a responsibility I approach with humility and resolve. In partnership with my colleagues and County staff, our work will remain focused on the wellbeing of Orange County residents. I look forward to advancing our collaborative efforts over the year ahead. 

I attended the ribbon cutting for the Clerk- Recorder on Wheels. The new mobile van by OC Clerk Recorder Hugh Nguyen brings essential services to the community in a convenient and accessible way.

Services offered include: vital records including birth certificates, passport services, marriage licenses and ceremonies, fictitious business name registrations, and official copies of property records. Service availability may depend on location and event logistics. For more information or to request the mobile van for your event, visit OCRecorder.com and complete the request form. 

Congratulations to Clerk Recorder Nguyen and his staff on this amazing accomplishment!

As Chair of the Metrolink Board of Directors, I had the honor of leading our January Board Meeting and the continued discussion of the future of regional rail.

Following the meeting, we held our annual Board Workshop at the Knotts Berry Farm Hotel, bringing together regional partners to enhance rail service and transportation across Southern California.

Key topics included:

• State & Federal Transportation Advocacy
• Operational Service Issues, Challenges, and Strategies
• FY 2027 Budget Development Updates
• 2026 World Cup and LA28 Olympic Preparations
• Service Growth Development

With thoughtful input from Board members and regional partners, these discussions are helping shape the future of rail transit in Orange County and across Southern California. Stay tuned for more updates!

I met with Consul Maxaira Baltazar and had a great conversation surrounding partnership opportunities to increase the spread of valuable resources and information for Mexican Nationals.

I look towards our continued collaboration with the Mexican Consulate and grateful for the invaluable work they do in the community. 

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 requires 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 of Orange, in partnership with First 5 Orange County and Orange County Workforce Development Board, invites you to attend the Child Care Hiring and Resource Events.

District 4 Event Details:

• Date: February 25, 2026
• Time: 1pm to 4pm
• Location: OC Workforce Solutions Center, 675 Placentia Ave., Suite 300, Brea, CA 92821

To learn more and register, visit bit.ly/OCWFSHiringEvent

For questions, contact Orange County Workforce Solutions at (866) 500-6587 or info@ocworkforcesolutions.com. 

Business Accelerator: From Idea to Business Launch is a 4-part business accelerator series, designed to educate participants in planning, formation, and preparation to launch their small business/microbusiness.

At the end of the program, attendees will have the knowledge and framework to get their business up and running.

All sessions will be held in-person at OC Workforce Solutions in Brea, California.

Register today by visiting, https://ocwbc-bizaccelerator-feb.eventbrite.com/ .

Klay can be a little shy at first, but give him a moment and you’ll be rewarded with a bond that is truly special and one of a kind. This sweet, friendly, and curious 2-year-old Pitbull has been at OC Animal Care since August, when he was found in North Tustin.

Klay loves affection, happily shakes paws for treats, and — bonus! — he’s already potty trained. At 55 pounds, he’s easy to walk on a leash and would make a wonderful companion for someone ready to give him a chance to shine.

Give Klay the fresh start he deserves and foster-to-adopt him today!

Call OC Animal Care at (714) 935-6848 and mention Animal ID A1929380 to get started. Adoption fees are waived for dogs over 25 pounds — like Klay!