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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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Policy Pulse: November 7, 2025
On Thursday, November 6, ACC-OC, in partnership with the Orange County Sports Commission and Orange County Business Council, welcomed Orange County Mayors, council members, and city managers to a countywide briefing on the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and LA 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games. The discussion focused on preparing our communities to maximize the opportunities these global events will bring to our region. Attendees learned about anticipated local impacts, opportuni

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Policy Pulse: October 3, 2025
On October 2, 2025, ACC-OC hosted a BOLD Program with Southern California Edison at their Westminster Fenwick facility. Attendees toured...

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Oct 36 min read
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Policy Pulse: September 29, 2025
On Tuesday, September 23, ACC-OC Executive Director Kris Murray joined Venture Strategic’s Jeffrey D. Corless, MBA, President & CEO, to...

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Sep 295 min read
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Policy Pulse: September 19, 2025
Join OC Forum and ACC-OC for a data-driven, non-partisan discussion on California’s Proposition 50 and its proposed impacts to Orange...

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Sep 195 min read
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Policy Pulse: September 12, 2025
ACC-OC members recently joined our BOLD (Better Opportunities for Learning and Development) Program for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes...

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Sep 125 min read
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Policy Pulse: August 29, 2025
On Monday, ACC-OC’s BOLD Program hosted a special lunchtime webinar featuring Dr. Douglas Johnson and Dr. Justin Levitt of National...

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Aug 296 min read
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Policy Pulse: August 22, 2025
Join ACC-OC's BOLD program (Better Opportunities for Learning and Development) for a special lunchtime webinar featuring Dr. Douglas...

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Aug 225 min read
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Policy Pulse: August 15, 2025
Now in its 10th year, Sustain Southern California's Annual Water Solutions Event will examine solutions in reuse, recycling,...

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Aug 155 min read
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Policy Pulse: August 8, 2025
We are proud to share that the City of San Clemente has officially rejoined ACC-OC as a member city. As one of our founding members, San...

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Aug 86 min read
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Policy Pulse: August 1, 2025
ACC-OC Director of Member Services Kathryn Morrison, who also serves on the Orange County Veterans Advisory Council , recently joined...

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Aug 15 min read
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Policy Pulse: July 25, 2025
Enjoy this fantastic reel from a great event — and please support the incredible programs of our participating nonprofits!  Our...

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Jul 254 min read
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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 245 min read
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Policy Pulse: September 27, 2024
ACC-OC is excited to present a new episode of our City Square podcast, featuring Darrell E. Johnson, CEO of OCTA. In this episode, Mr....

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Sep 27, 20244 min read
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Policy Pulse: September 13, 2024
The Association of California Cities Orange County, in collaboration with the Orange County Grantmakers and the League of California...

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Sep 13, 20245 min read
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Policy Pulse: August 16, 2024
Join us for an informative and hands-on training session designed specifically for laypersons. Hosted by ACC-OC in partnership with...

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Aug 16, 20245 min read
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Policy Pulse: May 3, 2024
Registration for the ACC-OC Leadership Summit is now closed. We want to thank our sponsors and everyone who registered. We look forward...

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May 3, 20243 min read
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