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Theresa Sears is Involvement Editor for Voice of OC and works with active residents throughout Orange County helping to lift their voices by facilitating the publication of daily Op-eds from a broad array of perspectives.

Theresa also handles office administration and works to help organize Voice of OC civic training programs and policy events.

With an intimate knowledge of Orange County civic issues, Theresa has worked as an active grassroots community leader on a host of public land use and regional public-benefit issues across the region for the past three decades.

As a solutions oriented activist, she has taken a leadership role in grass roots efforts supporting the public’s right to know and petition their government, community engagement, legal remedies and direct democracy.

Her efforts have preserved Orange County’s fairgrounds, Barham Ranch which is now part of Santiago Oak Regional Park, as well critical open space in East Orange. She’s also led efforts to protect Orange County’s regional park system as a leader with the Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks

Languages spoken: English and some Spanish

Areas of expertise: Community organizing, direct democracy, open government – public oversight, land use, civic engagement and protecting public assets.

Location

Orange County

Languages Spoken

English and some Spanish

Areas of Expertise

Community organizing
Direct democracy
Open government – public oversight
Land use
Civic engagement
Protecting public assets

Location Expertise

Orange County

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Ashleigh Aitken Announces Campaign for Anaheim Mayor

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Former federal prosecutor and consumer advocate Ashleigh Aitken announced her campaign for Anaheim Mayor today. Aitken will challenge embattled incumbent Mayor Harry Sidhu, who she nearly defeated in 2018. The election is in November of 2022.

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State Expands Vaccine Eligibility to 50+ Californians Starting April 1 and All Individuals 16+ on April 15 Based on Expected Supply Increases

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Dates Announced for 2021 OC Fair; ‘Time for Fun’ is Chosen as the Theme

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OCTA Seeks Applicants for Taxpayer Oversight Committee

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Majority of Orange County Residents Support Mandatory Mask Mandate

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COVID-19 Vaccine Super POD Site Opens at Anaheim Convention Center to Administer Second Doses of the Moderna Vaccine

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Disneyland Resort Super POD Site to Close Temporarily

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Governor Newsom, Legislative Leaders Announce Immediate Action Agreement for Relief to Californians Experiencing Pandemic Hardship

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OCTA Seeking Applicants for Public Member to Serve on Board of Directors

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State of California Announces Extension of Southern California Region’s Stay-at-Home Order

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