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. The Division includes over 3 million people — making it the second-most densely populated county in California — and is led by over 200 city elected officials. 

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 13-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. 
2023-2024 Division Board

President – Marshall Goodman, Mayor, La Palma
First Vice President – David Shawver, Mayor, Stanton
Second Vice President – David Penaloza, Council Member, Santa Ana
Immediate Past President – John Taylor, Council Member, San Juan Capistrano
State Director – Kim Nguyen-Penaloza, Council Member, Garden Grove
Large City Representative – Fred Jung, Mayor Pro Tem, Fullerton
Large City Representative – Tammy Kim, Council Member, Irvine
Large City Representative – Vacant
First District Representative – Glenn Grandis, Mayor, Fountain Valley
Second District Representative – Thai Viet Phan, Mayor Pro Tem, Santa Ana
Third District Representative – Scott Voigts, Mayor Pro Tem, Lake Forest
Fourth District Representative – Rose Espinoza, Mayor Pro Tem, La Habra
Fifth District Representative – Vacant
Contact Your State Legislator

Senator Josh Newman (District 29)
Capitol Office, Room 6520
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4029
Email: senator.newman@senate.ca.gov
Twitter: @JoshNewmanCA

Senator Bob Archuleta (District 30)
Capitol Office, Room 6620
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4030
Email: senator.archuleta@senate.ca.gov
Twitter: @SenBobArchuleta

Senator Kelly Seyarto (District 32)
Capitol Office, Room 7120
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4032
Email: senator.seyarto@senate.ca.gov
Twitter: @SenatorSeyarto

Senator Tom Umberg (District 34)
Capitol Office, Room 6530
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4034
Email: senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov
Twitter: @SenatorUmberg

Senator Janet Nguyen (District 36)
Capitol Office, Room 7130
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4036
Email: senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov
Twitter: @JanetNguyenCA

Senator Dave Min (District 37)
Capitol Office, Room 6710
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4037
Email: senator.min@senate.ca.gov
Twitter: @DaveMinCA

Senator Catherine Blakespear (District 38)
Capitol Office, Room 7340
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4038
Email: senator.blakespear@senate.ca.gov
Twitter: @SenBlakespear

Assembly Member Phillip Chen (District 59)
Capitol Office, Room 4620
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2059
Email: assemblymember.chen@assembly.ca.gov
Twitter: @PhillipChenCA

Assembly Member Blanca Pacheco (District 64)
Capitol Office, Room 6240
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2064
Email: assemblymember.pacheco@assembly.ca.gov
Twitter: @AsmPacheco

Assembly Member Sharon Quirk-Silva (District 67)
Capitol Office, Room 4210
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2067
Email: assemblymember.quirk-silva@assembly.ca.gov
Twitter: @QuirkSilvaCA

Assembly Member Avelino Valencia (District 68)
Capitol Office, Room 4120
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2068
Email: assemblymember.valencia@assembly.ca.gov
Twitter: @AsmValencia

Assembly Member Tri Ta (District 70)
Capitol Office, Room 5540
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2070
Email: assemblymember.ta@assembly.ca.gov
Twitter: @TriTa4CA

Assembly Member Kate Sanchez (District 71)
Capitol Office, Room 4340
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2071
Email: assemblymember.sanchez@assembly.ca.gov
Twitter: @AsmKateSanchez

Assembly Member Diane Dixon (District 72)
Capitol Office, Room 5330
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2072
Email: assemblymember.dixon@assembly.ca.gov
Twitter: @DianeDixonAD72

Assembly Member Cottie Petrie-Norris (District 73)
Capitol Office, Room 4230
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2073
Email: assemblymember.petrie-norris@assembly.ca.gov
Twitter: @AsmCottie

Assembly Member Laurie Davies (District 74)
Capitol Office, Room 5064
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2074
Email: assemblymember.davies@assembly.ca.gov
Twitter: @AsmLaurieDavies

Division Affiliates
OCAR
MSJC
Republic
CSUF
Transtech

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 here and contact Connor Medina to learn more.

Upcoming Division Events

Thursday, June 6

Thursday, August 15

Thursday, December 12

Past Division Events
  • 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

Roundtable

April 23, 2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Recruitment and Retention Roundtable Discussion

Roundtable

May 1, 2024 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Organic Waste Recycling and Food Recovery Roundtable

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Contact Staff


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

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