FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 2024
Alyssa Napuri – Deputy Chief of Staff
(657) 334-4930 (text preferred) | Alyssa.Napuri@ocgov.com
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement on Censure of Supervisor Andrew Do, Passage of Ethics and County Contracting Reforms, and Preliminary Climate Action Plan
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the unanimous vote to censure Supervisor Andrew Do and enact proposed ethics and County contracting reforms.
“Supervisor Andrew Do brazenly exploited his position of power to enrich his family and friends under the guise of feeding the elderly, supporting Veterans and hosting community events,” said Supervisor Katrina Foley. “Two weeks ago, we removed Supervisor Andrew Do from his board appointed committees and commissions, including OCTA and SCAQMD. Four weeks ago, he last attended a board of supervisors meeting and his office has a skeletal crew. Forty-five days ago, the FBI and IRS raided his family home, and his daughter’s home. This censure is not only warranted, but also not far enough given the stain Supervisor Do leaves on his legacy at the County through this criminal minded operation allegedly dating back years. I again call on Andrew Do to resign. I will still continue to pursue every legal avenue available to have him removed from office.”
Supervisor Foley continued: “The ethics and contract policy manual reforms passed today are simply the first of many necessary oversight and transparency measures to restore the public trust of our County.”
County Approves Preliminary Climate Action Plan: The Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve receiving and filing of the first-ever County of Orange Preliminary Climate Action Plan.
“Orange County’s first ever Climate Action Plan outlines our strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and significant carbon footprint from our county’s operation of three County landfills, nearly 19,000 employees, more than 800 facilities, and 3,000 vehicle fleet,” said Supervisor Katrina Foley. “I want to make it clear - the County’s Climate Action Plan is not a mandate for private residents or businesses, it is a roadmap for the County of Orange to reach the State’s mandates for local municipalities. Our inventory shows 87% of greenhouse gases in Orange County derive from our own landfills. Our Climate Action Plan outlines measures for a resilient future through greenhouse gas and waste reduction, improved air quality, accessible and clean water, and expanded tree canopies countywide. Additionally, the plan reimagines our infrastructure and transportation systems to better protect our natural resources, beaches, parks, and open spaces for future generations.”
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Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2022 to represent the newly established District 5, which includes the cities of Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, a large portion of Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, as well as the unincorporated areas of Coto de Caza, Emerald Bay, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Rancho Mission Viejo, Stonecliffe and Wagon Wheel. This is her second term on the Board of Supervisors, where she previously served District 2.
Supervisor Foley’s Board appointments include the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), Chair – OCFA Legislation & Public Affairs Committee, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), Vice Chair – OCTA Legislative and Communications Committee, Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA), TCA Joint Capital Improvements and Projects Committee, Coastal Greenbelt Authority, Newport Bay and South Orange County Watershed Executive Committees, Ocean Institute, San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Community Engagement Panel, Co-Chair – Spent Fuel Solutions Coalition, Chair – Orange County Housing Finance Trust, and the Orange County Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council.