For Immediate Release  
Date: 7/23/2024

Anaheim City Council Supports Orange County Veterans Cemetery

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D – Fullerton) and Supervisor Don Wagner celebrated the Anaheim City Council’s unanimous vote to approve key measures for the Orange County Veterans Cemetery Project., The approved measures include environmental documentation, parcel map, and zoning amendments.

“The approval of these measures by the Anaheim City Council is a significant step forward in honoring our veterans and providing a dedicated resting place for those who have served our country,” said Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva. “I am incredibly grateful for the support and collaboration of the City Council and the community.”

The Council’s vote includes the addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring Programs, confirming their adequacy for the project. It also encompasses the Tentative Parcel Map, which subdivides the property into a public cemetery and a proposed Veterans Cemetery. Additionally, the approval includes a Conditional Use Permit for construction and operation, amendments to the General Plan, updates to the Mountain Park Specific Plan, and revisions to the zoning code.

“The Anaheim City Council’s approval of these measures is a landmark decision for our community and our veterans,” said Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairman Don Wagner. “This project not only honors the sacrifices of our veterans but also ensures that Orange County has a dedicated space for their remembrance and legacy. I am proud of the collaborative efforts that have brought us to this point and am committed to seeing this project through to its completion.”

Following the City Council’s vote, the Department of Veterans Affairs will review the federal grant application submitted by CalVet, with results anticipated in October 2024.

Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva represents the 67th Assembly District, which includes the Orange County communities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, and La Palma, as well as the Los Angeles County communities of Artesia, Cerritos, and Hawaiian Gardens.

To learn more about the Chairman Don Wagner and the Third District office, please visit donwagnerca.com and follow him on social media @donwagnerca for the latest updates.