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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: October 10, 2025
ACC-OC and Charter Communications hosted a BOLD (Better Opportunities for Learning and Development) session on Monday, October 6,...

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Oct 10, 20257 min read


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 3, 20256 min read


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 29, 20255 min read


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 19, 20255 min read


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 12, 20255 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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Aug 8, 20256 min read


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 1, 20255 min read


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 25, 20254 min read
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