July has been a busy month! I travelled to Sacramento to support Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva's bill, AB 571, which would end the desperate effort of a few Irvine residents to stop the Orange County Veterans Cemetery through a misuse of California’s environmental laws. With this bill, we have moved another big step towards a proper resting place for our Orange County Veterans. In other news, Congresswoman Young Kim's bill, HR 3095, will grant North Tustin its own unique zip code, freeing it from the local taxes tied to neighboring Santa Ana. I have been advocating for this change for many years and worked closely with Congresswoman Kim to have this come to fruition. I'm delighted that it finally passed the House with bipartisan support! As we enter August, I look forward to another busy month of serving the residents of the Thriving Third District. |
July has been a busy month! I travelled to Sacramento to support Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva's bill, AB 571, which would end the desperate effort of a few Irvine residents to stop the Orange County Veterans Cemetery through a misuse of California’s environmental laws. With this bill, we have moved another big step towards a proper resting place for our Orange County Veterans. In other news, Congresswoman Young Kim's bill, HR 3095, will grant North Tustin its own unique zip code, freeing it from the local taxes tied to neighboring Santa Ana. I have been advocating for this change for many years and worked closely with Congresswoman Kim to have this come to fruition. I'm delighted that it finally passed the House with bipartisan support! As we enter August, I look forward to another busy month of serving the residents of the Thriving Third District. |
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OP-ED: THE FIFTH AMENDMENT AND LATE NIGHT PARDONS |
OP-ED: THE FIFTH AMENDMENT AND LATE NIGHT PARDONS |
Take a look at my latest op-ed in the California Globe where I discuss former Biden Administration officials' decisions to plead the fifth during congressional hearings regarding former President Biden's mental aptidude during his presidency. You can read the article here. |
Take a look at my latest op-ed in the California Globe where I discuss former Biden Administration officials' decisions to plead the fifth during congressional hearings regarding former President Biden's mental aptidude during his presidency. You can read the article here. |
Last week, I joined Jennifer Horn and Grant Stinchfield to discuss Governor Gavin Newsom's hypocritical criticism of Texas's proposal to redistrict its congressional seats, while he is openly considering upending California's Independent Redistricting Commission and the will of the voters to do the same for Democrats in this state. You can listen to the full interview here. |
Last week, I joined Jennifer Horn and Grant Stinchfield to discuss Governor Gavin Newsom's hypocritical criticism of Texas's proposal to redistrict its congressional seats, while he is openly considering upending California's Independent Redistricting Commission and the will of the voters to do the same for Democrats in this state. You can listen to the full interview here. |
AB-571 PRESS CONFERENCE IN SACRAMENTO |
AB-571 PRESS CONFERENCE IN SACRAMENTO |
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On July 14th, I stood on steps of the State Capitol to speak in strong support of AB 571 and to reaffirm Orange County’s unwavering commitment to finally delivering a veterans cemetery for our community. I want to commend Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva for her extraordinary leadership. For over a decade, she and I have worked to build coalitions, navigate political challenges, and never lost sight of the mission. Support for AB 571 is broad and bipartisan. All 34 cities in Orange County, over 150 veterans organizations, public safety leaders, labor groups, and elected officials at every level have united behind the cause of creating this cemetery. Orange County remains the largest county in California without a veterans cemetery. That must change. This is about gratitude, but it’s also about fulfilling our responsibility to those who served. With AB 571, we are moving forward together to deliver the dignity and final resting place our veterans so deeply deserve. |
On July 14th, I stood on steps of the State Capitol to speak in strong support of AB 571 and to reaffirm Orange County’s unwavering commitment to finally delivering a veterans cemetery for our community. I want to commend Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva for her extraordinary leadership. For over a decade, she and I have worked to build coalitions, navigate political challenges, and never lost sight of the mission. Support for AB 571 is broad and bipartisan. All 34 cities in Orange County, over 150 veterans organizations, public safety leaders, labor groups, and elected officials at every level have united behind the cause of creating this cemetery. Orange County remains the largest county in California without a veterans cemetery. That must change. This is about gratitude, but it’s also about fulfilling our responsibility to those who served. With AB 571, we are moving forward together to deliver the dignity and final resting place our veterans so deeply deserve. |
CRAWFORD CANYON PARK CONSTRUCTION SITE VISIT |
CRAWFORD CANYON PARK CONSTRUCTION SITE VISIT |
On July 17th, I visited the construction site of Crawford Canyon Park, a much-anticipated new neighborhood park coming to North Tustin! OC Public Works and OC Parks joined me on-site to share an update on the progress, and I’m happy to report that the park is on track to open this fall. This 2.5-acre space near Newport Ave. and Crawford Canyon Rd. will provide a beautiful new park and public walkway for the community to enjoy. I am grateful to our County team for turning this area into something truly special for local families! |
On July 17th, I visited the construction site of Crawford Canyon Park, a much-anticipated new neighborhood park coming to North Tustin! OC Public Works and OC Parks joined me on-site to share an update on the progress, and I’m happy to report that the park is on track to open this fall. This 2.5-acre space near Newport Ave. and Crawford Canyon Rd. will provide a beautiful new park and public walkway for the community to enjoy. I am grateful to our County team for turning this area into something truly special for local families! |
FIRE STATION 24 GRAND OPENING IN MISSION VIEJO |
FIRE STATION 24 GRAND OPENING IN MISSION VIEJO |
This month, we celebrated the Grand Opening of Fire Station 24 in Mission Viejo! As a Director on the Orange County Fire Authority Board, I’m proud to have played a role in bringing this state-of-the-art station to life. It will enhance emergency response and support our dedicated firefighters as they continue to protect our community. Thank you to everyone who made this project possible! |
This month, we celebrated the Grand Opening of Fire Station 24 in Mission Viejo! As a Director on the Orange County Fire Authority Board, I’m proud to have played a role in bringing this state-of-the-art station to life. It will enhance emergency response and support our dedicated firefighters as they continue to protect our community. Thank you to everyone who made this project possible! |
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NORTH TUSTIN ZIP CODE BILL PASSES US HOUSE |
NORTH TUSTIN ZIP CODE BILL PASSES US HOUSE |
I’m pleased to see the House has passed Rep. Young Kim’s bill to secure a unique zip code for North Tustin. This is a critical step toward resolving a long-standing tax issue burdening the community. For years, I’ve heard from residents frustrated by taxation without representation. They were paying Santa Ana sales tax rates yet living in the lower taxed unincorporated North Tustin. A unique zip code will help prevent this issue. Thank you to Congresswoman Kim for working with me on this important effort and delivering results for our shared constituents. Now, on to the Senate! Read more on the bill's passage here. |
I’m pleased to see the House has passed Rep. Young Kim’s bill to secure a unique zip code for North Tustin. This is a critical step toward resolving a long-standing tax issue burdening the community. For years, I’ve heard from residents frustrated by taxation without representation. They were paying Santa Ana sales tax rates yet living in the lower taxed unincorporated North Tustin. A unique zip code will help prevent this issue. Thank you to Congresswoman Kim for working with me on this important effort and delivering results for our shared constituents. Now, on to the Senate! Read more on the bill's passage here. |
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VISIT TO ORANGE COUNTY RESCUE MISSION'S NEW WOMAN AND CHILDREN'S BUILDING |
VISIT TO ORANGE COUNTY RESCUE MISSION'S NEW WOMAN AND CHILDREN'S BUILDING |
I had the opportunity to tour the Orange County Rescue Mission’s newly expanded Women & Children’s Building at Double R Ranch in Silverado Canyon last week. This incredible facility will provide housing for up to 68 women and children—some of the most vulnerable members of our community. With 17 dorm rooms, this expansion will offer a safe space, along with counseling, rehabilitation, and job training to help these families get back on their feet. Thank you to Bryan Crain and the entire team at the Orange County Rescue Mission for your unwavering commitment. Learn more about their inspiring work at http://www.rescuemission.org |
I had the opportunity to tour the Orange County Rescue Mission’s newly expanded Women & Children’s Building at Double R Ranch in Silverado Canyon last week. This incredible facility will provide housing for up to 68 women and children—some of the most vulnerable members of our community. With 17 dorm rooms, this expansion will offer a safe space, along with counseling, rehabilitation, and job training to help these families get back on their feet. Thank you to Bryan Crain and the entire team at the Orange County Rescue Mission for your unwavering commitment. Learn more about their inspiring work at http://www.rescuemission.org |
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OC PARKS SUNSET CINEMA SERIES AT YORBA REGIONAL PARK |
OC PARKS SUNSET CINEMA SERIES AT YORBA REGIONAL PARK |
Thank you to everyone who came to watch “Miss Congeniality” at the free Orange County Parks Sunset Cinema Series at Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim. A big thanks to OC Parks, park rangers and staff for hosting this event and for those of you who stopped by our booth to say “hello!” If you want to learn more about the OC Parks Sunset Cinema Film Series, please visit OCParks.com and you will find a listing of movie showings hosted by OC Parks. All movies are free to attend, with free parking beginning at 6:00 p.m. and showtimes starting around 8 p.m., after sunset. Bring blankets, beach chairs, and the kids! Moviegoers can purchase delicious bites and snacks at the food trucks and concession booths on-site as well. |
Thank you to everyone who came to watch “Miss Congeniality” at the free Orange County Parks Sunset Cinema Series at Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim. A big thanks to OC Parks, park rangers and staff for hosting this event and for those of you who stopped by our booth to say “hello!” If you want to learn more about the OC Parks Sunset Cinema Film Series, please visit OCParks.com and you will find a listing of movie showings hosted by OC Parks. All movies are free to attend, with free parking beginning at 6:00 p.m. and showtimes starting around 8 p.m., after sunset. Bring blankets, beach chairs, and the kids! Moviegoers can purchase delicious bites and snacks at the food trucks and concession booths on-site as well. |
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Supervisor Wagner is proud to serve approximately 630,000 residents at the Board of Supervisors in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Irvine, Lake Forest, Tustin, North Tustin, Orange, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Villa Park, Yorba Linda, the Unincorporated Canyon areas. |
Supervisor Wagner is proud to serve approximately 630,000 residents at the Board of Supervisors in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Irvine, Lake Forest, Tustin, North Tustin, Orange, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Villa Park, Yorba Linda, the Unincorporated Canyon areas. |
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