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The Orange County Division is comprised of cities in the Orange County region and provides members with the opportunity to exchange ideas and information and share the advantages of cooperative advocacy for local control. Orange County includes over 3 million people and is the second-most densely populated county in California.

Division Cities

Aliso Viejo Anaheim Brea Buena Park Costa Mesa Cypress Dana Point Fountain Valley Fullerton Garden Grove Huntington Beach* Irvine

La Habra La Palma Laguna Beach Laguna Hills Laguna Niguel* Laguna Woods Lake Forest Los Alamitos Mission Viejo Newport Beach* Orange*

Placentia Rancho Santa Margarita San Clemente San Juan Capistrano Santa Ana Seal Beach Stanton Tustin Villa Park Westminster Yorba Linda*

*Nonmember city.

Division Board

The Orange County Division is governed by a 14-member board of directors under the leadership of a division president. The Division serves as an integral part of the grassroots advocacy core of Cal Cities. City Officials, both elected and professional city staff, work closely to develop regional informational programs and carry out grassroots activities to support specific legislative, regulatory, and ballot measure goals. Division Members also participate in the development of Cal Cities' statewide policy through direct representation on the following:

• The Cal Cities Board of Directors;
• Policy committees covering eight subject areas;
• Annual Conference Resolution committee; and
• The Annual Conference Program committee.

2024-2025 Division BoardPresident – David Shawver, Mayor, StantonFirst Vice President – David Penaloza, Council Member, Santa AnaSecond Vice President – Blair Stewart, Mayor, BreaImmediate Past President – VacantState Director – John Taylor, Council Member, San Juan CapistranoLarge City Representative – Fred Jung, Mayor, FullertonLarge City Representative – Trish Kelley, Council Member, Mission ViejoLarge City Representative – VacantFirst District Representative – Debbie Baker, Council Member, La PalmaSecond District Representative – Thai Viet Phan, Mayor Pro Tem, Santa AnaThird District Representative – Scott Voigts, Mayor, Lake ForestFourth District Representative – Rose Espinoza, Mayor, La HabraFifth District Representative – Victor Cabral, Council Member, San Clemente

City Manager Representative (Ex-Officio) – Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager, City of Laguna Hills

Contact Your State Legislator

Senator Bob Archuleta (District 30)Capitol Office, Room 6620Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 651-4030Email: [email protected] Twitter: @SenBobArchuleta

Senator Kelly Seyarto (District 32)Capitol Office, Room 7120Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 651-4032Email: [email protected] Twitter: @SenatorSeyarto

Senator Tom Umberg (District 34)Capitol Office, Room 6530Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 651-4034Email: [email protected] Twitter: @SenatorUmberg

Senator Janet Nguyen (District 36)Capitol Office, Room 7130Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 651-4036Email: [email protected] Twitter: @JanetNguyenCA

Senator Dave Min (District 37)Capitol Office, Room 6710Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 651-4037Email: [email protected] Twitter: @DaveMinCA

Senator Catherine Blakespear (District 38)Capitol Office, Room 7340Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 651-4038Email: [email protected] Twitter: @SenBlakespear

Assembly Member Phillip Chen (District 59)Capitol Office, Room 4620Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 319-2059Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PhillipChenCA

Assembly Member Blanca Pacheco (District 64)Capitol Office, Room 6240Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 319-2064Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AsmPacheco

Assembly Member Sharon Quirk-Silva (District 67)Capitol Office, Room 4210Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 319-2067Email: [email protected] Twitter: @QuirkSilvaCA

Assembly Member Avelino Valencia (District 68)Capitol Office, Room 4120Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 319-2068Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AsmValencia

Assembly Member Tri Ta (District 70)Capitol Office, Room 5540Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 319-2070Email: [email protected] Twitter: @TriTa4CA

Assembly Member Kate Sanchez (District 71)Capitol Office, Room 4340Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 319-2071Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AsmKateSanchez

Assembly Member Diane Dixon (District 72)Capitol Office, Room 5330Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 319-2072Email: [email protected] Twitter: @DianeDixonAD72

Assembly Member Cottie Petrie-Norris (District 73)Capitol Office, Room 4230Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 319-2073Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AsmCottie

Assembly Member Laurie Davies (District 74)Capitol Office, Room 5064Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 319-2074Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AsmLaurieDavies

Division Affiliates

Division Meetings / Events

About Division Meetings

The Orange County Division meets every quarter for its Division Meetings in rotating cities. These meetings allow the Division’s 33 member cities to hear updates on policy areas relevant to local government.

The Division offers an Affiliate Program for non-city organizations to support Division activities throughout the year. Click hereand contact Connor Medina to learn more.

Upcoming Division Events

Thursday, September 45:30-8:00 p.m.Crystal Restaurant and Banquet (12100 Beach Blvd, Stanton, CA 90680)Register here

Thursday, December 185:30-8:30 p.m.Location TBD

Past Division Events

• June 12, 2025: Orange County Division Meeting featuring waste hauling panel and update on SB 1383 regulations. Hosted at Great Park in Irvine.
• March 13, 2025: Orange County Division Meeting featuring California Department of Insurance and other updates. Hosted at the Anaheim Convention Center.
• August 22, 2024: Orange County Division Meeting and 2024-2025 Board Election, featuring a presentation from Be Well OC CEO Phillip Frank.
• December 9, 2024: Orange County Division Meeting featuring a public safety update from Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes and Orange Police Chief Dan Adams.
• August 22, 2024: Orange County Division Meeting and 2023-2024 Board Election, featuring a presentation from Be Well OC CEO Phillip Franks.
• June 6, 2024: Orange County Division Meeting featuring Cal Cities leadership and a presentation from Gabriel Petek, the head of the Legislative Analyst’s Office.
• March 7, 2024: Orange County Division Meeting featuring Assembly Local Government Chair Juan Carrillo and Assembly Rules Chair Blanca Pacheco.
• December 7, 2023: Orange County Division Meeting featuring Assembly Member Sharon Quirk-Silva, who was recognized with the Cal Cities Distinguished Legislative Leadership Award for her efforts to secure ongoing funding to address California’s homelessness and housing crises.
• August 24, 2023: Orange County Division Meeting and 2023-2024 Board Election, featuring a presentation on SB 1439 by Randall Keen and Jake Itzkowitz, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.

The OC City Newsletter

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Upcoming Events

Academy

January 21- 23, 2026 Mayors and Council Members Academy

Conference

February 11- 13, 2026 City Managers Conference

Institute

February 25- 27, 2026 Public Works Officers Institute

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Contact Staff

Connor Medina Regional Public Affairs Manager, Orange County Division (949) 421-9898

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