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March 11, 2025
Vice Chair Katrina Foley Releases Statement Following Board of Supervisors Meeting Where the Board Voted to Extend Moratorium on Battery Storage Energy Facilities, Enhance Access at John Wayne Airport, Increase Safety in Newport Harbor, and Improve Access at OC Animal Care
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Katrina Foley released an update following Board actions on items related to battery energy storage facilities, John Wayne Airport, OC Animal Care, older adult needs, crisis intervention for Orange County’s homeless population, and more.
March 5, 2025
Vice Chair Katrina Foley Announces New Communications Director Latisha Townsend
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Vice Chair Katrina Foley welcomes the Fifth District’s new Communications Director Latisha Townsend. In this role, Latisha will lead the District 5 communications team, manage the development of our weekly newsletter, and oversee public and media relations for Vice Chair Foley. She joins Vice Chair Foley’s senior leadership team and will work directly with Vice Chair Foley to ensure prompt, transparent responses to requests for information from the press and community, as well as to improve communications about Supervisor Foley’s work and priorities for Orange County. Latisha brings a wealth of experience in public relations from all levels of government, political campaigns, and community engagement. We look forward to the strong leadership Latisha will provide to the communications team.
March 5, 2025
Vice Chair Katrina Foley Highlights OCTA Finance Team’s Work to Save Orange County $10.5 million
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Yesterday, the OC Transportation Authority (OCTA) finance team successfully refinanced approximately $250 million in Build America Bonds used for Measure M2, saving $10.5 million (4.4 percent). These savings more than doubled the expected savings of $4.2 million (1.6 percent), which was initially approved by the Board of Directors on February 24, 2025.
February 11, 2025
Vice Chair Katrina Foley Releases Statement Following Board of Supervisors Meeting Where the Board Approved First Reading of Nitrous Oxide Ban, Approved the County Housing Element, Audit Reports, and Accepted County Grant Funding
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the unanimous vote to support Vice Chair Katrina Foley’s proposed Nitrous Oxide Ordinance, approve the housing element, and accept grants.
January 28, 2025
Vice Chair Katrina Foley Releases Statement Following US Government Funding Freeze, BESS Moratorium, and Board of Supervisors Meeting Actions
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Vice Chair of the OC Board of Supervisors Katrina Foley released a statement after the Board voted to support the expansion of affordable housing for seniors in San Clemente and for housing insecure Veterans through Project Homekey in Costa Mesa. The Board also approved protecting and maintaining open space surrounding the Ranch Plan Planning Community, a variety of grant applications and awards, received updates on the US Government funding freeze, and enacted an urgency ordinance to place a temporary moratorium on permitting for BESS facilities.
January 23, 2025
Vice Chair Katrina Foley and Congressman Mike Levin Release Statement Following Capture of Undocumented Migrants by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol in Dana Point
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Harbor Patrol responded to a concerned citizen who reported an unregistered boat in their docks in Dana Point Harbor. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol also arrived at the scene and detained multiple individuals, and impounded the vessel used to traffic undocumented migrants into Orange County through the Dana Point Harbor. While Border Patrol successfully detained approximately a dozen migrants, others were able to escape due to a coordinated look out effort and getaway vehicles. Investigations continue and inquiries can be directed to United States Customs and Border Patrol.
January 14, 2025
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement on Sewage Spill and Beach Closures in Laguna Beach
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — The OC Health Care Agency, Environmental Health Services, has closed the open coastal water area in Laguna Beach spanning from Treasure Island Beach to Table Rock at Aliso Beach due to a sewage spill. The sewage spill of approximately 465,000 gallons was caused by a force main sewer line break near the Laguna Niguel Regional Park that has since been repaired. The affected ocean water area will remain closed to swimming, surfing, and diving until the results of follow-up water quality monitoring meet acceptable standards.
January 14, 2025
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley elected Vice Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, County Continues Investments to Prevent Recidivism and Expand Health Care Access
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the votes to support increased security at John Wayne Airport, allow CalOptima to participate in the California Health Benefit Exchange, approve a fully equipped, in-house auto shop for justice-involved youth in Orange County, and execute various grant agreements with community-based organizations for prevention and intervention programs for juvenile and adult justice-involved individuals in Orange County.
January 10, 2025
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley and Mayor Alex Rounaghi Applaud Decisive Action by Authorities to Prevent Fire Spread in Aliso and Woods Canyons
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Thanks to swift action from community members and a quick and coordinated response by Laguna Beach Firefighters, Orange County Parks staff, Orange County Fire Authority, Orange County Sheriff's Department, and other local agencies, two potential wildfires near Aliso and Woods Canyons were quickly extinguished on Friday, January 10, 2025. Additionally, a small vegetation fire was halted by OCFA in the Mission Viejo area without damage to nearby homes.
January 2, 2025
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Highlights More Than $1.25 Billion Returned to Orange County, Public Safety Initiatives, and Public Corruption Prevention Reforms in 2024 Year in Review
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Following a successful 2024, Supervisor Katrina Foley released the 2024 Year in Review for her office. Highlights include:
- More than $1.25 Billion returned to Orange County from DC and Sacramento
- Public Safety initiatives including E-Bike Safety Ordinance, Nitrous Oxide ban, and clearing of 1,265 homeless encampments
- Development of 714 new affordable and permanent supportive housing units for Veterans, seniors, families, and our workforce
- Public corruption prevention reforms to safeguard tax dollars
- Investments and support for small businesses and workforce development for OC’s economy.
