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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: January 23, 2026
OCTA DELIVERING ON PROMISES MADE I-5 Improvement Project Breaks Ground This morning marked an exciting milestone with the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the OCTA I-405 to SR-55 Improvement Project. ACC-OC was proud to be represented and support this vital mobility project that will enhance transportation throughout Orange County and the region. It’s important to acknowledge OCTA’s collaboration and partnership with Caltrans, Federal Highway Administration, and the Cities of Irvi

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Jan 234 min read


Policy Pulse: January 16, 2026
ACC-OC marked the beginning of the new year with the Installation and Celebration of the 2026 Board of Directors, bringing together member cities, partners, and invited guests to recognize leadership and service. The evening included a special acknowledgment of Outgoing President Hon. Jamey Federico, City of Dana Point , who was presented with certificates in recognition of his leadership and dedicated service to ACC-OC. ACC-OC extends its sincere appreciation to State Senat

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Jan 165 min read


Policy Pulse: January 9, 2026
On behalf of the ACC-OC Board and staff, we extend our best wishes for a strong and productive new year. As we kick off 2026, we’re excited to share our 2025 Year-End Report, highlighting the progress, milestones, and collective impact achieved over the past year. Thank you for being an essential part of ACC-OC’s work and success—we look forward to another year of collaboration, connection, and momentum ahead. Y’all are invited to dust off your boots and help us boot scoot

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Policy Pulse: December 6, 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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