Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. Please share it with any of your friends who might be interested in the county and what we can do to be helpful. This past week, the Board of Supervisors recognized January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, honoring the six million Jewish lives lost and reaffirming our commitment to never forget the atrocities of the Nazi regime. I remain deeply grateful for Orange County’s vibrant Jewish community. I also have important information below for North Tustin residents regarding concerns over an unfair sales tax rate, including steps you can take while a new ZIP code is pending. I was proud to join OCTA for the groundbreaking of the I-5 expansion project. This is a critical investment that will reduce congestion, improve safety, and strengthen our regional economy through enhanced transportation infrastructure serving Irvine, Tustin, and all of Orange County. With January already at a close, 2026 has been a productive year so far! I look forward to what February has to offer! |
Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. Please share it with any of your friends who might be interested in the county and what we can do to be helpful. This past week, the Board of Supervisors recognized January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, honoring the six million Jewish lives lost and reaffirming our commitment to never forget the atrocities of the Nazi regime. I remain deeply grateful for Orange County’s vibrant Jewish community. I also have important information below for North Tustin residents regarding concerns over an unfair sales tax rate, including steps you can take while a new ZIP code is pending. I was proud to join OCTA for the groundbreaking of the I-5 expansion project. This is a critical investment that will reduce congestion, improve safety, and strengthen our regional economy through enhanced transportation infrastructure serving Irvine, Tustin, and all of Orange County. With January already at a close, 2026 has been a productive year so far! I look forward to what February has to offer! |
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I joined Jennifer Horn on The Morning Answer to discuss California’s failed homeless housing policy and Sacramento’s lawsuits over President Trump’s federal funding cuts on this issue. You can listen to the full interview here. |
I joined Jennifer Horn on The Morning Answer to discuss California’s failed homeless housing policy and Sacramento’s lawsuits over President Trump’s federal funding cuts on this issue. You can listen to the full interview here. |
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The Board of Supervisors recognized January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On January 27, 1945, Allied forces liberated Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp, revealing the atrocities perpetrated by the Nazi regime against the Jewish people. This revelation exposed a systematic campaign of murder that claimed six million Jewish lives across German-occupied Europe, accounting for approximately two-thirds of Europe’s Jewish population. Although eighty-one years have passed since liberation, we must never forget the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime against the Jewish people. I am grateful for Orange County’s vibrant Jewish community, many of whose members I am honored to call friends. We were joined by several representatives from Orange County’s Jewish community, including: Rabbi Richard Steinberg – Commissioner, OC Human Relations Commission; Senior Rabbi, Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’a lot Rabbi Reuven Mintz- Chabad Center for Jewish Life, Newport Beach Rabbi Adam Greenwald of Congregation B’nai Israel Rabbi Tim Gaylord of Temple Beth Sholom Jewish Federation of Orange County
Patty Seyburn (Chair of the Board of Directors)
Stephanie Eptsein (COO and acting CEO)
Joey Good (Senior Director, Community Relations)
Andrea Alfi (Director, Leadership Engagement & Community Relations)
Robin Steinmetz (Manager, Student to Student)
ADL
Brigitte Frankel (Chair of the Board of Directors)
Matt Friedman (Regional Director, Orange County/Long Beach)
JCAN
Ilana Meirovitch (CEO and Executive Director)
Julie Heiman (Director of Policy, Legal, and Government Affairs)
Josh Shaffer (Community Engagement Manager)
Israeli American Council
Inbal Greenberg (Regional Director)
Leslie Tucker (Orange County Activism Manager)
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The Board of Supervisors recognized January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On January 27, 1945, Allied forces liberated Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp, revealing the atrocities perpetrated by the Nazi regime against the Jewish people. This revelation exposed a systematic campaign of murder that claimed six million Jewish lives across German-occupied Europe, accounting for approximately two-thirds of Europe’s Jewish population. Although eighty-one years have passed since liberation, we must never forget the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime against the Jewish people. I am grateful for Orange County’s vibrant Jewish community, many of whose members I am honored to call friends. We were joined by several representatives from Orange County’s Jewish community, including: Rabbi Richard Steinberg – Commissioner, OC Human Relations Commission; Senior Rabbi, Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’a lot Rabbi Reuven Mintz- Chabad Center for Jewish Life, Newport Beach Rabbi Adam Greenwald of Congregation B’nai Israel Rabbi Tim Gaylord of Temple Beth Sholom Jewish Federation of Orange County
Patty Seyburn (Chair of the Board of Directors)
Stephanie Eptsein (COO and acting CEO)
Joey Good (Senior Director, Community Relations)
Andrea Alfi (Director, Leadership Engagement & Community Relations)
Robin Steinmetz (Manager, Student to Student)
ADL
Brigitte Frankel (Chair of the Board of Directors)
Matt Friedman (Regional Director, Orange County/Long Beach)
JCAN
Ilana Meirovitch (CEO and Executive Director)
Julie Heiman (Director of Policy, Legal, and Government Affairs)
Josh Shaffer (Community Engagement Manager)
Israeli American Council
Inbal Greenberg (Regional Director)
Leslie Tucker (Orange County Activism Manager)
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NORTH TUSTIN SALES TAX AND ZIP CODE |
NORTH TUSTIN SALES TAX AND ZIP CODE |
For all the North Tustin residents concerned about receiving an unfair sales tax rate, please see my letter at the below link with more information and steps you can take to mitigate the issue until a new zip code is issued by the federal government: https://bos3.oc.gov/north-tustin-sales-tax |
For all the North Tustin residents concerned about receiving an unfair sales tax rate, please see my letter at the below link with more information and steps you can take to mitigate the issue until a new zip code is issued by the federal government: https://bos3.oc.gov/north-tustin-sales-tax |
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On January 23, I joined OCTA for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new I-5 expansion project. As Orange County continues to grow, so does the need for a modern, efficient transportation system that better serves the residents, workers and businesses. Projects like this one are designed to meet the county’s evolving needs and to ensure our transportation network keeps pace with the region. Thanks to the strong local support of Measure M, along with state and federal funding, we’re able to deliver critical improvements along I-5 through Irvine and Tustin, one of the county’s busiest and most essential corridors. This project will add general-purpose and auxiliary lanes, enhance interchanges, and modernize key sections of the freeway to reduce congestion, improve safety, and provide a more reliable travel experience for commuters, residents and visitors alike. Investments like this also support economic vitality by improving goods movement, reducing travel delays, and helping businesses and workers stay connected across the region. By improving how people travel along I-5, these investments support a strong regional economy, help people get where they need to go more efficiently, and ensure this vital corridor continues to serve not just the Third District, but all of Orange County for generations to come. |
On January 23, I joined OCTA for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new I-5 expansion project. As Orange County continues to grow, so does the need for a modern, efficient transportation system that better serves the residents, workers and businesses. Projects like this one are designed to meet the county’s evolving needs and to ensure our transportation network keeps pace with the region. Thanks to the strong local support of Measure M, along with state and federal funding, we’re able to deliver critical improvements along I-5 through Irvine and Tustin, one of the county’s busiest and most essential corridors. This project will add general-purpose and auxiliary lanes, enhance interchanges, and modernize key sections of the freeway to reduce congestion, improve safety, and provide a more reliable travel experience for commuters, residents and visitors alike. Investments like this also support economic vitality by improving goods movement, reducing travel delays, and helping businesses and workers stay connected across the region. By improving how people travel along I-5, these investments support a strong regional economy, help people get where they need to go more efficiently, and ensure this vital corridor continues to serve not just the Third District, but all of Orange County for generations to come. |
YORBA LINDA BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH AND YEAR |
YORBA LINDA BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH AND YEAR |
My Field Representative, Pat Buttress, presented certificates to the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce Businesses of the Month for October and November, along with the 2025 Business of the Year. Recognized businesses included Priority One Sound, the Yorba Linda Woman’s Club, and Stephano’s Golden Baked Ham, which was named Chamber Business of the Year. She also presented certificates to Chic Revelations Boutique as the City of Yorba Linda’s 2025 Business of the Quarter, and to the Pop Warner Yorba Linda Colts 8U players and coaches for their championship season and national ranking. Additional certificates recognized Wayne and Cindy Scott for hosting the annual Hometown Heroes event honoring our Gold Star families, and Bridget and Eddie Blehm, Gene and Louise Hernandez, and the Andersen family for continuing the Annual Christmas Ham Giveaway in memory of veteran Mike Andersen. Congratulations to all the recipients! |
My Field Representative, Pat Buttress, presented certificates to the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce Businesses of the Month for October and November, along with the 2025 Business of the Year. Recognized businesses included Priority One Sound, the Yorba Linda Woman’s Club, and Stephano’s Golden Baked Ham, which was named Chamber Business of the Year. She also presented certificates to Chic Revelations Boutique as the City of Yorba Linda’s 2025 Business of the Quarter, and to the Pop Warner Yorba Linda Colts 8U players and coaches for their championship season and national ranking. Additional certificates recognized Wayne and Cindy Scott for hosting the annual Hometown Heroes event honoring our Gold Star families, and Bridget and Eddie Blehm, Gene and Louise Hernandez, and the Andersen family for continuing the Annual Christmas Ham Giveaway in memory of veteran Mike Andersen. Congratulations to all the recipients! |
BLUE BUOY FAMILY SWIM SCHOOL 70TH ANNIVERSARY |
BLUE BUOY FAMILY SWIM SCHOOL 70TH ANNIVERSARY |
Recently, my Policy Advisor, Al Murray, presented a certificate of recognition to Cindy and Johnny Johnson, owners of Blue Buoy Family Swim School, a cornerstone of the Tustin community for the last 70 years. Since its opening in 1956, more than 250,000 students have learned swimming and water safety at Blue Buoy. Cindy and Johnny became owners of the school in 1977. We thank Cindy and Johnny for their decades of dedication to water safety and wish them many more years of success! |
Recently, my Policy Advisor, Al Murray, presented a certificate of recognition to Cindy and Johnny Johnson, owners of Blue Buoy Family Swim School, a cornerstone of the Tustin community for the last 70 years. Since its opening in 1956, more than 250,000 students have learned swimming and water safety at Blue Buoy. Cindy and Johnny became owners of the school in 1977. We thank Cindy and Johnny for their decades of dedication to water safety and wish them many more years of success! |
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SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER OF ORANGE GRAND OPENING |
SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER OF ORANGE GRAND OPENING |
My Field Representative, Pat Buttress, presented a certificate of recognition to Sylvan Learning of Orange for its grand opening and ribbon cutting. Sylvan Learning is focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity, and inspiring a love for learning. It provides personalized tutoring that is tailored to a child’s specific needs. Congratulations on your grand opening! |
My Field Representative, Pat Buttress, presented a certificate of recognition to Sylvan Learning of Orange for its grand opening and ribbon cutting. Sylvan Learning is focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity, and inspiring a love for learning. It provides personalized tutoring that is tailored to a child’s specific needs. Congratulations on your grand opening! |
MISSION VIEJO MARINES OF THE QUARTER |
MISSION VIEJO MARINES OF THE QUARTER |
My Community Outreach Director, Saga Conroy, joined the City of Mission Viejo’s Marines and Sailors Adoption Committee in the recognition of two outstanding Marines of the Quarter at the Council Meeting with certificates of commendation. The two Marines recognized were: -Lance Corporal Teewon G. Manakpalah– Marine of the Quarter -Sgt. Grant G. Gallatin - Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter A big congratulations to Teewon G. Manakpalah who just got promoted from Lance Corporal to Corporal! |
My Community Outreach Director, Saga Conroy, joined the City of Mission Viejo’s Marines and Sailors Adoption Committee in the recognition of two outstanding Marines of the Quarter at the Council Meeting with certificates of commendation. The two Marines recognized were: -Lance Corporal Teewon G. Manakpalah– Marine of the Quarter -Sgt. Grant G. Gallatin - Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter A big congratulations to Teewon G. Manakpalah who just got promoted from Lance Corporal to Corporal! |
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My Community Outreach Director, Saga Conroy, presented a certificate of recognition to JOYBIRD Mission Viejo at a meet with the management team. This is JOYBIRD’s first location in South Orange County, and they are looking forward to engaging with our local community. A key part of their service is offering free design consultations and 3D space planning to help customers visualize their ideas. Wishing JOYBIRD success in the new year! |
My Community Outreach Director, Saga Conroy, presented a certificate of recognition to JOYBIRD Mission Viejo at a meet with the management team. This is JOYBIRD’s first location in South Orange County, and they are looking forward to engaging with our local community. A key part of their service is offering free design consultations and 3D space planning to help customers visualize their ideas. Wishing JOYBIRD success in the new year! |
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My Field Representatives, Pat Buttress and Al Tello, attended the Orange Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues event Tuesday, January 27. Also in attendance to hear from Orange Police Department Chief Adam Jevec were Mayor Dan Slater and several community leaders. The Chamber Board was well represented by Chairman Rick Martinez and other board members. In addition it was the first time appearance of the new 2026 Miss City of Orange Kalista Brown. A big thanks to the Orange Chamber and the City of Orange Police Department for hosting such a wonderful event! |
My Field Representatives, Pat Buttress and Al Tello, attended the Orange Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues event Tuesday, January 27. Also in attendance to hear from Orange Police Department Chief Adam Jevec were Mayor Dan Slater and several community leaders. The Chamber Board was well represented by Chairman Rick Martinez and other board members. In addition it was the first time appearance of the new 2026 Miss City of Orange Kalista Brown. A big thanks to the Orange Chamber and the City of Orange Police Department for hosting such a wonderful event! |
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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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