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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 21, 2025
ACC-OC held its final 2025 Board of Directors Meeting and Annual Business Meeting on November 19, 2025. Thank you to the many city officials who joined us and helped drive insightful conversations that will shape our priorities for the year ahead. We also conducted the election of the 2026 Board of Directors and look forward to officially welcoming our new board on January 15th at the 2026 Board Installation & Reception. Stay tuned—registration will open soon! ACC‑OC Executiv

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Nov 218 min read
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Policy Pulse: November 14, 2025
ACC-OC Executive Director Kris Murray and Board Member Hon. Chad Wanke attended OC Forum’s Signature Housing Luncheon, a premier gathering of regional leaders focused on innovative housing solutions. The program highlighted creative approaches to development at every scale—from major commercial reuse projects to new models for workforce and attainable housing. With housing central to Orange County’s long-term economic vitality, the discussion featured insights from top indust

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Nov 147 min read
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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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Nov 77 min read
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Policy Pulse: October 31, 2025
This week, ACC-OC Director of Member Services, Kathryn Morrison, attended the Orange County Taxpayers Association’s Roses and Radishes Awards 2025. It was inspiring to see Sheriff Don Barnes honored with the Royalty Award in recognition of his exceptional leadership and dedication to keeping Orange County safe. ACC-OC was also honored to sit with our valued board member, Southern California Edison, and celebrate alongside so many community leaders committed to advancing good

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Oct 317 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: May 9, 2025
Call for Nominations - ACC-OC Golden Hub of Innovation Awards The ACC-OC Golden Hub of Innovation Awards celebrate excellence in public...

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May 98 min read
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Policy Pulse: May 2, 2025
ACC-OC had the privilege of attending the 2025 SCAG Regional Conference and General Assembly celebrating SCAG’s 60th anniversary with...

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May 27 min read
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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 316 min read
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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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Jan 36 min read
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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 22, 20246 min read
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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 15, 20245 min read
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Policy Pulse: August 2, 2024
The ACC-OC Summer Legislative Roundtable and Reception at Wild Rivers was an outstanding event with Orange County leaders and members of...

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Aug 2, 20245 min read
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