Body The Office of Care Coordination recently published the June 2018 newsletter regarding the County's continued efforts to address homelessness. In this newsletter, you can learn about resources recently allocated to addressing homelessness, the completion of Phase II of Bridges at Kraemer Place, success stories of individuals on the path to...

Body Today the Board of Supervisors voted as part of the approval of the FY 2018-19 budget to re-establish the Internal Audit Department, reporting directly to the Board of Supervisors, removed the Auditor-Controller and Internal Audit augmentations while also cutting $656,570 of funding from the Auditor-Controller’s base budget. Read more Links in this section relate to Body

Body Today the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a County directive to expedite 11 housing projects in the pipeline for Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funding, unveiled a Housing Funding Strategy to develop 2,700 housing units and paved the way to receive approximately $15.5 million in state Emergency Homelessness Aid...

Body During a County of Orange Board of Supervisors meeting on May 22, the Board approved the Orange County Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Plan Update FY 2018/2019, directing staff to execute updates that include adding 58 MHSA-related positions to the Health Care Agency (HCA). The County's estimated year-end balance, as...

Body The County of Orange received a total of 13 awards in May 2018, including nine Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) and four Golden Hub of Innovation awards from the Association of California Cities-Orange County (ACC-OC). Read more Links in this section relate to Body

Body The County of Orange's Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Recommended Budget has been released for review by the Board of Supervisors and the public. It is available online at http://www.ocgov.com/gov/ceo/deputy/finance/budget. Read more Links in this section relate to Body

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Representing

District 2

Appointed by

Supervisor Katrina Foley

Why are you part of the OC Human Relations Commission?

I have made it my life’s work to uplift marginalized voices; like many in Orange County, I too have experienced discrimination and bullying. This Commission is an important partnership with our entire community to create lasting change.

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Representing

District 1

Appointed by

Supervisor Andrew Do

Why are you part of the OC Human Relations Commission?

I am committed to doing all I can to help make our community the best it can be. It is a privilege to be able to serve in the capacity as Commissioner to help eliminate hate and show that OC can be a peaceful place where respect and dignity is shown towards everyone.

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Representing

District 5

Appointed by

City Selection Committee

Why are you part of the OC Human Relations Commission?

As a life-long resident of South Orange County, I have seen that discrimination and bias can be subtle yet deadly. As a person of faith, I am committed to upholding the dignity of each human being, actively addressing the issues that are causing harm to my Orange County neighbors. This is the first commission I have served on, and I consider it a privilege to be part of an effort that aligns with my personal journey in the non-profit sector.

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Representing

District 2

Appointed by

City Selection Committee

Why are you part of the OC Human Relations Commission?