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Author Archives: Theresa Sears
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.
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Official Statement from F/ETCA Chairman Ed Sachs Regarding San Clemente City Council’s Pending Action to Create Non-Technical View Simulations of Conceptual Traffic Relief Ideas
Foothill Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Board Chairman Ed Sachs issued the following statement regarding the San Clemente City Council’s consideration of hiring consultants to draw visual simulations of traffic relief solution concepts proposed by the public prior to technical study.
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Santa Ana Unified School District Celebrates 11.5% Gain in Graduation Rates, Surpassing Both State and Orange County Averages
As the school year winds down, and students are working hard to finish their final projects and exams, the Santa Ana Unified School District is celebrating a significant increase of 11.5% in graduation rates over the last seven years.
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How Would You Build Better Public Transit in Orange County?
Imagine being given the opportunity to single-handedly plan the future of Orange County’s public transit system. Survey gives residents ability to show their vision for the future of local public transit.
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Fairview Park Forever Celebration on May 20
Costa Mesans are invited to a “Fairview Park Forever” Celebration Party at Fairview Park on Saturday, May 20 from 9 a. m. to 3 p.m.
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County Unveils FY 2017-18 Recommended Budget
The County of Orange’s Fiscal Year 2017-18 Recommended Budget has been released for review by the Board of Supervisors and the public.
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Quirk-Silva Calls for UC President Napolitano’s Resignation
Orange County Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, a member of the Assembly Committee on Higher Education, today became the first legislator to call on University of California President Janet Napolitano to resign her post, citing a lack of confidence in Napolitano’s leadership.
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County Unveils FY 2017-18 Recommended Budget
The County of Orange’s Fiscal Year 2017-18 Recommended Budget has been released for review by the Board of Supervisors and the public.
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OC Young Democrats Release Statement Condemning OC Supervisors Vote On Immigrant Detention
The Orange County Young Democrats issued the following statement Tuesday after the OC Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to expand capacity for ICE detainees in Orange County jails at the request of Sheriff Sandra Hutchens.
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Garden Grove Councilmembers Request the City Council Pass a Resolution Opposing California State Assembly Bill AB22
At the City Council City this evening May 9th, Councilmember Stephanie Klopfenstein and Mayor Pro Tem Phat Bui will request the City Council to pass a resolution at the next meeting to oppose the California State Assembly Bill AB22 which was narrowly passed yesterday.
