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ACC-OC Names Bruce Channing as Executive Director
BRUCE CHANNING APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ACC-OC The new executive director brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Association after spending more than 20 years as the Laguna Hills City Manager ORANGE, CA (May 6, 2019) – The Association of California Cities – Orange County (ACC-OC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to… [Read More]
Association Spearheads Passage of Legislation to Solve Homelessness with Creation of the Orange County Housing Finance Trust
Bill Passage Originates Financing Framework in Effort to Develop 2,700 Units of Permanent Supportive Housing in Region ORANGE, CA (AUGUST 27, 2018) – The Association of California Cities– Orange County (ACC-OC)— the region’s leading public policy, strategy, education and advocacy group—announces a historic legislative victory, in a comprehensive regional effort to permanently solve homelessness… [Read More]
ACC-OC Statement on the Needle Exchange Program
August 27, 2018 – The Association of California Cities—Orange County strongly supports the cities of Costa Mesa, Anaheim, Orange, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, and the County of Orange in their effort to stop the permit of the mobile Orange County Needle Exchange Program (OCNEP). For years, the OCNEP was housed in the City of Santa Ana…. [Read More]
Assemblymember Tom Daly Wins Legislator of the Year Award at Annual Association Thanksgiving Celebration
ORANGE, CA (NOV. 15, 2017) – The Association of California Cities– Orange County (ACC- OC)— the region’s leading public policy, strategy, education and advocacy group—is delighted to announce Assemblymember Tom Daly (D – Anaheim) as Legislator of the Year. Each November, the ACC-OC recognizes an outstanding public servant with the accolade of exceptional legislator, and… [Read More]
Association and Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva Co-Host Community Conversation on Crucial Sober Living Reform Legislation
Forum Will Provide Detailed Information on Assembly Bill 572, Addressing Sober Living Facilities and Homes ORANGE, CA (OCT. 30, 2017) – The Association of California Cities– Orange County (ACC- OC)— the region’s leading public policy, strategy, education and advocacy group—is pleased to join 65th District Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva for a community conversation on sober living… [Read More]
Association Leads Orange County Delegation to Nation’s Capital for Policy and Advocacy Meetings with Government Officials
Inaugural Association Event to Washington D.C. Promotes Education and Dialogue on Host of Federal, State and Regional Issues ORANGE, CA (SEPT. 21, 2017) – The Association of California Cities– Orange County (ACC- OC)— the region’s leading public policy, strategy, education and advocacy group—is excited to announce its first ever travel to Washington D.C Sept. 24-26,… [Read More]
Association Spearheads Signing of Vital Bill to Address Housing Funding for Homeless Populations
ORANGE, Calif. (JUNE 29, 2017) – The Association of California Cities– Orange County (ACC-OC)— the region’s leading public policy, strategy, education and advocacy group—is excited to announce that Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 346. The measure, authorizes redevelopment “successor” agencies to use portions of their existing affordable housing funds for… [Read More]
ACC-OC 6th Annual Golden Hub of Innovation Award Winners
ORANGE, CA (MAY 18, 2017) – The Association of California Cities– Orange County (ACC- OC)— the region’s leading public policy, strategy, education and advocacy group—was thrilled to announce the winners of the organization’s lauded Sixth Annual “Golden Hub of Innovation” awards at a vibrant lunch ceremony on Fri. May 12, 2017 at the Island Hotel… [Read More]
Key Legislative Committees Back Daly/Brough Bill To Help Address Homelessness
The Assembly Committee on Local Government voted unanimously today to approve AB 346, legislation by Assemblymembers Tom Daly (D – Anaheim) and William Brough (R – Dana Point). The bill would provide cities with greater flexibility in the use of housing funds to help the homeless. In a vote last month, the Assembly Committee on… [Read More]