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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: April 3, 2026
ACC-OC Executive Director Kris Murray and Director of Member Services Kathryn Morrison attended the City of Lake Forest’s Annual Meet the Mayor & State of the City on March 31 at the Lake Forest Performing Arts Center. The evening began with a networking reception hosted by the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce, bringing together local business leaders, community members, and city officials for meaningful connection and collaboration. The program continued with Mayor Robert Peq

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Policy Pulse: March 27, 2026
ACC-OC’s 2026 Sacramento Advocacy Trip brought city leaders face-to-face with state policymakers to discuss key issues impacting Orange County communities—including housing affordability, infrastructure funding, regulatory challenges, and public safety. Across more than 30 meetings, a clear message emerged: while the state is offering significant funding and policy opportunities, cities continue to face barriers in accessing these resources due to complexity, rising costs, an

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Mar 267 min read


Policy Pulse: March 20, 2026
We’re kicking off Q2 with a full lineup of programs designed to keep our members informed, connected, and ahead of the curve. Explore upcoming sessions covering key policy topics, industry insights, and unique learning opportunities. The OC Child Care Landscape Webinar: Challenges, Resources & Next Steps ACC-OC and First 5 Orange County invite you to a timely webinar on the recently published 2025 Orange County Child Care Landscape Study—a countywide look at the current suppl

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Mar 196 min read


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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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 14, 20256 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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Dec 2, 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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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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Policy Pulse: October 25, 2024
Thank you, Southern California Edison , for hosting ACC-OC’s recent Better Learning Opportunity at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating...

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Oct 25, 20246 min read


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


Policy Pulse: August 30, 2024
ACC-OC is pleased to announce our recent collaboration with Falck to deliver an invaluable Better Learning Opportunities program tailored...

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Aug 30, 20244 min read
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