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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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Parking at County of Orange Regional and Wilderness Parks to Reopen May 16
The Orange County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to reopen parking lots at all County regional and wilderness parks.
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Call on Garden Grove to Pass Ordinance Banning Evictions and Met with Silence by City Council
Following the evictions of 10 Vietnamese and immigrant-owned businesses in April during COVID-19 in Garden Grove, the businesses and workers partnered with community organizations and residents to launch a petition calling on the Garden Grove City Council to ban all evictions during COVID-19.
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Transportation Corridor Agencies’ Proposed Budget Maximize Internal Resources, Align with Boards’ Priorities
On April 29, 2020 the Joint Operations & Finance Committee Meeting, the Boards of Directors of the San Joaquin Hills (SJHTCA) and Foothill/Eastern (F/ETCA) Transportation Corridor Agencies discussed the first draft of a proposed budget reflecting a conservative approach that focuses on core operating necessities and reduced expenses.
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County of Orange Teams Up with Google Fiber to Help Job Seekers Impacted by COVID-19
The County of Orange (County) Community Services Community Investment Division has partnered with Google Fiber and Orange County United Way to provide loaner laptops and hotspots in an effort to increase access to workforce development programs and services offered through the Irvine One-Stop Center during this critical period.
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Connect-to-Council to present a Special Election Virtual Debate/ Forum
Connect-to-Council, a Santa Ana non-profit organization, will host an informational Virtual Forum/Debate to discuss the Santa Ana Council Ward 6 Representative (Cecilia Iglesias) recall issue and to hear from the Candidates that are vying for the Ward 6 Council position to replace Cecilia Iglesias (in the event this recall is successful).
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District Attorney Todd Spitzer: Judicial Council Emergency Order for $0 Bail Puts Dangerous Criminals Back on Our Streets, Endangers the Safety of our Communities
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer issued the following statement regarding the Judicial Council’s adoption of zero bail:
The recent emergency orders issued by the California Chief Justice in the wake of the global pandemic puts criminals back on our streets and endangers the safety of our communities.
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County Health Officer Reminds Residents to Call 9-1-1 in an Emergency
County Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick reminds Orange County residents that individuals experiencing symptoms of a medical emergency need to seek immediate health care or call 9-1-1.
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Property Taxes Due Friday – Three Payment Options
The Orange County Treasurer has payment options for all taxpayers during this unprecedented medical emergency. We encourage all taxpayers who can, to pay by tomorrow as that is the last timely payment date.
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Property Tax Deadline is Friday, April 10, Penalty Cancellation Requests can be Filed after April 10
State law governs when property taxes are due and payable, and Treasurer-Tax Collector (Treasurer) is not authorized to change the April 10 deadline. We suggest that you “Stay Home, Stay Safe and Pay Online” using our no cost eCheck (bank account) payment option that provides same day credit and an emailed or printed receipt at ocgov.com/octaxbill, and is secure once you get to the third party payment page.
