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. 
  

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.

Monday, December 14
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Quarterly Division Meeting
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• August 27, 2026: Orange County Division Meeting featuring Congressman Derek Tran and OCTA CEO Darrell Johnson. Hosted at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana.
• 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.