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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: 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 30, 2025
ACC-OC Golden Hub of Innovation Awards Last Change to Register! We’re thrilled to share that we received over 60 nominations for this...

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May 306 min read
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Policy Pulse: May 23, 2025
This Memorial Day, ACC-OC honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We are profoundly...

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May 236 min read
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Policy Pulse: May 16, 2025
70 Years of Magic! ACC-OC joins in the celebration of the Disneyland Resort’s 70th Anniversary—a place where dreams come true, memories...

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May 167 min read
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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 286 min read
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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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Feb 76 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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Policy Pulse: July 19, 2024
We are delighted to announce that the City of Westminster has joined ACC-OC as our newest City Member. Westminster, known for its vibrant...

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Jul 19, 20244 min read
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