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Policy, Education & Advocacy Led By ACC-OC
The Association continually provides expertise on a range of policy issues affecting stakeholders at the local, regional, state and national orbits. These contributions advance our ongoing mission to be the authoritative regional voice for public policy issues, with focus on: education that empowers, policy that is collaborative and advocacy that is service-oriented.
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4 days ago8 min read
Policy Pulse: March 14, 2025
The Orange County Black Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the Veteran Women’s Mental Health Symposium—a dynamic event that brought...
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Mar 77 min read
Policy Pulse: March 7, 2025
We are pleased to welcome First 5 Orange County as our newest affiliate member of ACC-OC! Dedicated to ensuring all children reach their...
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Feb 286 min read
Policy Pulse: February 28, 2025
ACC-OC Executive Director Kris Murray recently moderated a dynamic panel discussion at the OC Forum, featuring Orange County’s two newest...
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Feb 216 min read
Policy Pulse: February 21, 2025
The South Coast AQMD’s Proposed Amended Rules (PARS) 1111 and 1121 could bring significant changes to homeowners, businesses, and...
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Feb 146 min read
Policy Pulse: February 14, 2025
We are thrilled to welcome AltaMed as the newest affiliate member of ACC-OC! AltaMed has been making a lasting impact across Southern...
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Feb 76 min read
Policy Pulse: February 7, 2025
We are pleased to welcome the  City of La Palma  as the newest member of the ACC-OC. We look forward to working together on policies...
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Jan 316 min read
Policy Pulse: January 31, 2025
As Orange County’s Regional Energy Pathways Program Ambassador for SoCalGas, ACC-OC participated in the SoCalGas 2025 Energy Efficiency...
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Jan 245 min read
Policy Pulse: January 24, 2025
In December, Executive Director Kris Murray provided testimony at the South Coast AQMD Stationary Source Committee Meeting, expressing...
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Jan 176 min read
Policy Pulse: January 17, 2025
On January 15th, ACC-OC hosted its bi-annual Newly Elected Council Member Orientation and Training , a program designed to equip Orange...
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Jan 107 min read
Policy Pulse: January 10, 2025
On behalf of the Board and members of ACC-OC, we express our deepest gratitude to the firefighters and first responders battling the...
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Jan 36 min read
Policy Pulse: January 3, 2025
Start your public service journey with the tools, insights, and connections you need to thrive. ACC-OC is proud to host our Newly Elected...
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Dec 27, 20245 min read
Policy Pulse: December 27, 2024
The ACC-OC Annual Regional Holiday Reception, co-hosted in partnership with the Orange County Business Council, OC Forum, Orange County...
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Dec 20, 20245 min read
Policy Pulse: December 20, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of former Orange Mayor Mark Murphy. Mark...
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Dec 13, 20245 min read
Policy Pulse: December 13, 2024
Thank you to everyone who attended ACC-OC's Regional Holiday Mixer! We are thrilled to have hosted such a successful event, celebrating...
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Dec 6, 20245 min read
Policy Pulse: December 6, 2024
ACC-OC extends our deepest gratitude to our members and affiliates for your exceptional leadership throughout 2024.  Together, we’ve...
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Dec 2, 20246 min read
Policy Pulse: December 2, 2024
ACC-OC extends our deepest gratitude to our members and affiliates for your exceptional leadership throughout 2024.  Together, we’ve...
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Nov 22, 20246 min read
Policy Pulse: November 22, 2024
At the ACC-OC Annual Business Meeting on November 20th, the Member City Mayors elected the following to the 2025 ACC-OC Board of...
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Nov 15, 20245 min read
Policy Pulse: November 15, 2024
ACC-OC's Executive Director Kris Murray recently participated in the Urban Land Institute’s Orange County Emerging Trends event,...
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Nov 8, 20245 min read
Policy Pulse: November 8, 2024
On Thursday, November 7th, ACC-OC hosted a Better Learning Opportunity tour at Jamboree Housing’s Heroes Landing, a supportive housing...
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Nov 1, 20245 min read
Policy Pulse: November 1, 2024
We’re thrilled to share that ACC-OC’s recent Better Learning Opportunity—a Metrolink briefing led by CEO Darren Kettle—was a great...
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