As your County Commissioner, I believe in being a good steward of our shared resources. That means making decisions that lift up every corner of our community—from our youngest children, to adults seeking new opportunities, to older adults looking to age in place or just enjoy retirement. This month, I’ve been reminded just how powerful local government can be when we center equity, safety, and economic resilience.

I’m focused on making sure Orange County works for all of us.

Community and Commissioner updates for March, 2025

There are very real concerns, deep uncertainty, and outright fear about events originating at the federal level of our government.  Everything from federal funding cuts that impact life-saving research and critical community programs to uncertainty around tariffs and how they might affect household budgets to federal money for schools and farms. I am also aware of the enormous fear of being harassed and even harmed because of the immigration status (legal or otherwise) or perceived immigration status of our friends, family, and neighbors.