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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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6 days ago7 min read
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Policy Pulse: October 24, 2025
Marlene Barraza, ACC-OC’s Director of Communications, attended the 4th Annual Energy and Sustainability Summit at Cal State Fullerton.The event featured insightful discussions on sustainability, energy efficiency, and community resilience. Panelists included: Panel 1: Senator Bob Archuleta Panel 2: Supervisor Katrina Foley (5th District), Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento (2nd District), and Buena Park Vice Mayor Connor Traut Panel 3: Kristi Bastiste, Emergency Manager for the Cit

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Oct 245 min read
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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 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: 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 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: April 18, 2025
ACC-OC partnered with Republic Services to host the grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for their Anaheim Material Recovery...

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Apr 187 min read
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Policy Pulse: April 11, 2025
Join us for the ACC-OC Leadership Summit and the prestigious Golden Hub of Innovation Awards, where local leaders, innovators, and...

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Apr 117 min read
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Policy Pulse: March 21, 2025
ACC-OC’s annual Sacramento Advocacy Trip was a major success this week. Represented by a delegation of 40 city officials and community...

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Mar 216 min read
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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 148 min read
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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 27, 20245 min read
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