Orange County Division

*Nonmember city. 

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. 
  

City Manager Representative (Ex-Officio) – Ben Siegel, City Manager, San Juan Capistrano

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

The Orange County Division meets every quarter for its Division Meetings in rotating cities. These meetings allow the Division’s 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.

Thursday, August 27
5:30-8:00 p.m.
Bowers Museum, City of Santa Ana
Orange County Division Meeting and Board Election featuring guest speaker Congressman Derek Tran. Registration for this event has closed.

Wednesday, September 23
11:30 a.m.-1:00 pm.
Hilton Anaheim, Pacific A
Orange County Division Annual Conference Luncheon and Board Installation. Register HERE by September 11, 2026. We are not able to accommodate walk-ins or late registrations.

Monday, December 14
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

• June 11, 2026: Orange County Division Meeting featuring representatives from the California Housing and Community Development Department, LA 2028 Olympics, Orange County Fire Authority, and John Wayne Airport. Hosted at Lake Forest Community Center.
• March 12, 2026: Orange County Division Meeting featuring a public safety update from OC Sheriff Don Barnes. Hosted at Fountain Valley Community Center.
• December 18, 2025: Orange County Division Meeting featuring energy and economic development with Assembly Member Cottie Petrie-Norris, Assembly Member Laurie Davies, and Southern California Edison EVP Caroline Choi. The Division also recognized Asm. Davies with the Cal Cities Distinguished Legislative Leadership Award for her recovery housing reform legislation. Hosted at ARTIC in Anaheim.
• September 4, 2025: Orange County Division Meeting and 2025-2026 Board election, featuring OCFA Chief Brian Fennessy. Hosted at Crystal Restaurant in Stanton.
• 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.
• December 9, 2024: Orange County Division Meeting featuring a public safety update from Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes and Orange Police Chief Dan Adams. The Division also recognized Assembly Member Avelino Valencia with the Cal Cities Distinguished Legislative Leadership Award for his recovery housing reform legislation. Hosted at Santa Ana College.
• August 22, 2024: Orange County Division Meeting and 2023-2024 Board Election, featuring a presentation from Be Well OC CEO Phillip Franks. Hosted at Garden Grove Community Meeting Center.
• 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. Hosted at the Lake Forest Community Center.
• March 7, 2024: Orange County Division Meeting featuring Assembly Local Government Chair Juan Carrillo and Assembly Rules Chair Blanca Pacheco. Hosted at the Anaheim Convention Center.
• 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. Hosted at Mission San Juan Capistrano.
• 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. Hosted at the Senior Center in Central Park, Huntington Beach.