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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: June 12, 2026
Event Sold Out - Registration Now Closed! We’re stepping up to the plate for a home run conversation with Molly Jolly, President of Angels Baseball, to explore leadership, community impact, and the future of one of Orange County’s most iconic organizations. Jolly made franchise history as the ninth President of the Angels and the first woman ever appointed to the role. Entering her 26th season with the organization in 2026, she brings more than two decades of executive leader

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2 days ago9 min read


Policy Pulse: June 5, 2026
Registration closes Wednesday, June 10th Join us for a home run conversation with Molly Jolly, President of Angels Baseball, as we discuss leadership, community impact, and the future of one of Orange County’s most iconic organizations. Jolly made franchise history as the ninth President of the Angels and the first woman ever appointed to the role. Entering her 26th season with the organization in 2026, she brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience spann

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Jun 57 min read


Policy Pulse: May 29, 2026
Congratulations to the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) board and staff on a very successful 2026 Annual Conference this week. ACC-OC Executive Director Kris Murray, Director of Member Services Kathryn Morrison, and Director of Legislative Affairs Wendy Strack attended the event, where regional leaders, transportation experts, and technology innovators came together to explore the future of mobility and community infrastructure. This year’s conference focused on e

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May 296 min read


Policy Pulse: May 22, 2026
Join us for a home run conversation with Molly Jolly, President of Angels Baseball, as we discuss leadership, community impact, and the future of one of Orange County’s most iconic organizations. Jolly made franchise history as the ninth President of the Angels and the first woman ever appointed to the role. Entering her 26th season with the organization in 2026, she brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience spanning finance, operations, strategic growth

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May 226 min read


Policy Pulse: March 6, 2026
ACC-OC was proud to join city, county, and community leaders from across Orange County in celebrating the grand opening of Waste Management’s new recycling center in the City of Orange. This state-of-the-art facility represents an important investment in the region’s sustainability infrastructure, helping to improve recycling capacity, reduce landfill waste, and support a more circular economy for Orange County. ACC-OC remains committed to advancing sustainability as a key po

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Mar 68 min read


Policy Pulse: December 5, 2025
This week, ACC-OC hosted a BOLD webinar providing an overview of the upcoming federal changes to HUD’s Continuum of Care (CoC) program for FY 2025. These updates will influence how cities plan, coordinate, and administer homelessness services in the year ahead. With Orange County’s $33 million in CoC funding at risk of not being renewed next year, more than 1,800 residents in Permanent Housing and 375 in Rapid Re-Housing could lose support and face returning to homelessness.

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Dec 5, 20257 min read


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 21, 20258 min read


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 14, 20258 min read


Policy Pulse: February 21, 2025
The South Coast AQMD’s Proposed Amended Rules (PARS) 1111 and 1121 could bring significant changes to homeowners, businesses, and...

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Feb 21, 20256 min read


Policy Pulse: May 24, 2024
Thank you to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for hosting ACC-OC city officials and affiliate members to tour and...

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May 24, 20244 min read
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