2025
November 4, 2025
Board of Supervisors Approves Anti-Camping Ordinance on Public and Flood Control District Property
(Santa Ana, CA) – At the November 4 Board meeting, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance to enforce stricter anti-camping laws that would prohibit unpermitted encampments and camping on public property.
September 24, 2025
Board of Supervisors Rejects Supervisor Wagner’s Resolution to Oppose Proposition 50
(Santa Ana, CA) – At the September 23 Board meeting, the Orange County Board of Supervisors rejected in a 3-2 vote Supervisor Wagner’s resolution to oppose Governor Gavin Newsom’s gerrymandering special election.
September 23, 2025
Board of Supervisors Agree on Second Attempt to Investigate Non-Humans on Voter Rolls
Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County Registrar of Voters is required to investigate whether its voter rolls contain animals by comparing dog licenses to the names and addresses of their potential owners.
September 8, 2025
Supervisors Don Wagner and Janet Nguyen Seek to Clean Voter Rolls of All Dogs
Santa Ana, CA – Supervisors Don Wagner and Janet Nguyen will introduce an emergency agenda item at Tuesday’s Board meeting that directs Registrar Bob Page to investigate, disclose, and remove non-human voter registrations and voting records.
August 15, 2025
Supervisors Don Wagner and Janet Nguyen Condemn Governor Newsom’s Midterm Redistricting Ploy, Costing Orange County Taxpayers Millions
SANTA ANA, Calif. – In response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s special election scheme to gerrymander congressional district lines, Supervisors Don Wagner and Janet Nguyen have condemned this action, citing the sheer cost for Orange County taxpayers.
August 12, 2025
Board of Supervisors Passes Supervisor Don Wagner’s Resolution to Support CalVet’s Federal Grants Application for Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon
(Santa Ana, CA) – At the August 12 Board meeting, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed Supervisor Wagner’s resolution to support the California Department of Veterans Affairs’ (CalVet) application to the federal government’s Veterans Cemetery Grants Program for the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon.
June 25, 2025
Supervisor Don Wagner Urges Compliance with Department of Justice Investigation into Orange County’s Voter Rolls
(Santa Ana, CA) – Supervisor Don Wagner has urged the Orange County Registrar of Voters to comply with the US Department of Justice following a high-profile lawsuit filed against the Orange County Registrar of Voters for its noncompliance in providing voter records.
May 20, 2025
County of Orange opposes SCAQMD ban on gas furnaces, water heaters
SANTA ANA, Calif. The Orange County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution to oppose enactment of a state approved rule prohibiting installation of natural gas furnaces and water heaters in new buildings, which will drive up costs of rent and home purchases by more than $20 billion.
April 8, 2025
Supervisor Wagner and Board of Supervisors Adopt Fire Hazard Weed Abatement Program
SANTA ANA, CA – At the April 8 Board meeting, Supervisor Don Wagner and his colleagues on the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the adoption of a resolution authorizing OC Public Works to abate weeds and combustible vegetation that are a public nuisance and a fire hazard.
March 25, 2025
Board of Supervisors Approves Supervisor Wagner’s $10,000 Allocation to Villa Park High School’s Every 15 Minutes Program
SANTA ANA, CA – At the March 25 Board meeting, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Supervisor Don Wagner’s allocation of $10,000 of Third District discretionary funds to support Villa Park High School’s Every 15 Minutes program.
March 7, 2025
Angel Force USA Honored for Outstanding Partnership with Vietnam Veterans Community for 50th Anniversary Commemoration
SANTA ANA, CA – Supervisor Don Wagner hosted an award ceremony for Angel Force USA on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate Angel Force’s recognition by the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s United States of America Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration for Angel Force’s outstanding partnership in supporting the Vietnam Veteran community.
February 11, 2025
Orange County Board of Supervisors Adopts General Housing Element Plan, Empowering Local Zoning Control
SANTA ANA, CA – Supervisor Don Wagner joined his colleagues on the Board of Supervisors to adopt a comprehensive general housing element plan for Orange County.
January 28, 2025
Orange County Bolsters Crime-Fighting Tools with $742,000 Investment in DNA Technology
SANTA ANA, CA – At the January 28 Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Don Wagner joined his colleagues in unanimously approving $742,000 in Prop 69 funds to support local law enforcement, the OC Crime Lab, and the District Attorney’s Office in enhancing their DNA programs.
January 14, 2025
Supervisor Wagner Congratulates New Chairman and Vice Chair
SANTA ANA, CA – At the Tuesday, January 14 Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board elected its new Chairman and Vice Chair, continuing its annual requirement of electing a new Board Chair and Vice Chair from among the elected Supervisors.
2024
December 3, 2024
Board of Supervisors Approves Chairman Wagner’s $115,000 Grant to Families Forward for Refurbishment for its Food Pantry
Orange County, CA – Today, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Chairman Don Wagner’s $115,000 grant of Third District Discretionary funds to support the refurbishment of the Families Forward food pantry in Irvine.
October 22, 2024
Statement from Chairman Don Wagner Pertaining Future of District 1 Constituent Services Following Supervisor Andrew Do’s Resignation
Orange County, CA – Today, Supervisor Andrew Do resigned as Supervisor for District 1 on the Orange County Board of Supervisors. During periods of vacancy on the Board of Supervisors, the office of the Chairman is tasked with assuring continuity of services for district residents until a new supervisor takes office.
September 24, 2024
Chairman Don Wagner Allocates Nearly $50,000 to Support City of Orange’s School Crossing Guard Program
Santa Ana, CA – At the September 24 meeting of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, the Board unanimously voted to support Chairman Wagner’s allocation of $47,248 from Third District Discretionary funds to the City of Orange to fund crossing guards for two Orange Unified School District elementary schools in the Third District.
September 20, 2024
Statement from Chairman Don Wagner on OCFA Firefighter Vehicle Rollover
Orange County, CA – Last night, at 6:50pm, a tragic vehicle rollover involving Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) firefighters occurred on the Northbound 241 freeway, just north of Portola, as Crew 1 was concluding its 12-hour shift after battling the Airport Fire. Eight OCFA firefighters sustained injuries in this accident, caused by debris on the freeway.
September 10, 2024
Chairman Don Wagner Signs Local State of Emergency in Response to Airport Fire
Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County Board of Supervisors declared a local state of emergency in response to the ongoing wildland fire known as the “Airport Fire.” Board Chairman Don Wagner immediately signed the proclamation upon Board approval.
August 26, 2024
Chairman Don Wagner Calls for Vote to Remove Supervisor Andrew Do from All Committee Assignments
(Santa Ana, CA) – The following is a statement from Chairman Don Wagner pertaining to Supervisor Andrew Do’s Status on the Orange County Board of Supervisors:
August 23, 2024
Chairman Don Wagner and Orange County Board of Supervisors Send Letter of Support for Veterans Cemetery Grants Program for Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon in Anaheim Hills
(Santa Ana, CA) – Chairman Don Wagner and the Orange County Board of Supervisors have sent a letter of support for the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program Pre-application submitted by the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration.
August 13, 2024
Chairman Don Wagner Announces Second Annual Orange County Hall of Fame Nominees
(Santa Ana, CA) – Chairman Don Wagner, Vice Chairman Doug Chaffee, and the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Orange County Hall of Fame’s Second Annual Class.
August 13, 2024
Orange County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Passes Resolution to Address Insurance Crisis
(Santa Ana, CA) – Chairman Don Wagner and the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution urging immediate action from the California Insurance Commissioner, the State Legislature, and the Governor to strengthen and stabilize California’s troubled insurance marketplace.
August 9, 2024
Chairman Don Wagner Introduces Resolution to Address Insurance Crisis
(Santa Ana, CA) – Chairman Don Wagner has introduced a resolution for approval (Item S28E) at the August 13th Board of Supervisors meeting urging immediate action from the California Insurance Commissioner, the State Legislature, and the Governor to strengthen and stabilize California’s troubled insurance marketplace.
July 25, 2024
Statement from Chairman Don Wagner on Governor Newsom’s Executive Order on Homeless Encampments
(Santa Ana, CA) – The following is a statement from Don Wagner, Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, on Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent executive order on homeless encampments in California:
July 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.
June 28, 2024
Statement from Chairman Don Wagner on Grants Pass v. Johnson Ruling
(Santa Ana, CA) – The following is a statement from Chairman Don Wagner on the United States Supreme Court’s ruling on the Grant’s Pass v. Johnson case:
June 11, 2024
Orange County Board of Supervisors Approved Balanced $9.5 Billion Tentative Budget
(Santa Ana, CA) – At Tuesday’s annual budget meeting, the Orange County Board of Supervisors tentatively approved its budget for the next fiscal year. The County expects to receive final budget approval at the Supervisor’s June 25th meeting.
June 5, 2024
Chairman Don Wagner Allocates $500,000 to Community Action Partnership of Orange County’s OC Diaper Bank
(Santa Ana, CA) – At its Tuesday meeting, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the award of $500,000 of Third District discretionary funds to support the Community Action Partnership of Orange County’s OC Diaper Bank, earmarked for young and struggling families.
June 4, 2024
Chairman Don Wagner Allocates $500,000 to HomeAid Family Care Center
(Santa Ana, CA) – At the Tuesday Board of Supervisors Meeting, the Board unanimously approved the allocation of $500,000 of Third District discretionary funds to support the HomeAid Family Care Center, a 56-bed emergency shelter for Orange County families facing homelessness.
May 21, 2024
Chairman Don Wagner Orange County Board of Supervisors Approve Shoreline Fishing Operations at Irvine Lake
(Santa Ana, CA) – Chairman Don Wagner and the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a contract permitting James Productions to support the public shoreline fishing program at Irvine Lake.
May 16, 2024
Statement from Chairman Don Wagner on Pro-Palestinian Campus Occupation and Arrests Made by Law Enforcement
(Santa Ana, CA) – Yesterday, after weeks of tolerating a Pro-Palestinian encampment on the UCI campus, protesters began to occupy a building on campus, which prompted UCPD to declare an unlawful assembly and issue a mutual aid request.
May 7, 2024
Chairman Don Wagner Orange County Board of Supervisors Approve Agreement to Allow Juvenile Offenders to Partake in Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp
(Santa Ana, CA) – Chairman Don Wagner and the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a contract allowing Orange County Probation Department-supervised youth to participate in Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp, operated by CALFIRE and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
March 26, 2024
Chairman Don Wagner and Orange County Board of Supervisors Approve Donation of Four Patrol Dogs to Orange County Sheriff’s Department
(Santa Ana, CA) – Chairman Don Wagner and the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve a donation of four patrol dogs to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department from the Orange County Sheriff’s Advisory Council (OCSAC).
February 27, 2024
Chairman Don Wagner and Orange County Board of Supervisors Approve Firearm Crime Scene Identification Technology Contract for Sheriff Department’s Crime Lab
(Santa Ana, CA) – Chairman Don Wagner and the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to upgrade the Orange County Sheriff's Department’s Orange County Crime Lab (OCCL).
February 6, 2024
Chairman Don Wagner and Orange County Board of Supervisors Approve Renewal of Sheriff’s Department Crime Lab Erase Kits Contract
(Santa Ana, CA) – Chairman Don Wagner and the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of a contract renewal with Endeavor DNA, Inc. for the Orange County Sheriff's Department Crime Lab's utilization of Erase Kits.
January 23, 2024
Orange County Board of Supervisors Approves Chairman Don Wagner’s Request for Proposals for Use of Irvine Lake for Continued Recreational Activities
(Santa Ana, CA) – The Orange County Board of Supervisors has unanimously greenlit Chairman Don Wagner's Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at broadening the recreational offerings at Irvine Lake.
January 10, 2024
Chairman Don Wagner and Orange County Board of Supervisors Approve $500,000 Grant to Working Wardrobes for the Rebuilding Careers Program
(Santa Ana, CA) –The Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the award by Chairman Don Wagner of $500,000 to Working Wardrobes for their Rebuilding Careers program.
January 9, 2024
Chairman Don Wagner and Orange County Board of Supervisors Approve Agreement for Sheriff’s Department School Resource Officers
(Santa Ana, CA) –Chairman Don Wagner and the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of implementing a School Resource Officers (SRO) agreement with the Orange County Sheriff's Department and participating school districts in Orange County.
2023
November 30, 2023
Media Advisory: Chairman Don Wagner Co-Chairs 2023 Angel Force USA Summit to include Tribute to Veterans and Stop “SuiSilence” Symposiums In Order to Raise Awareness of Veteran Suicide
(Santa Ana, CA) –Chairman Don Wagner is co-chairing a comprehensive summit dedicated to suicide awareness, reimagining prevention strategies, and honoring veterans.
November 28, 2023
Chairman Don Wagner and Vice Chairman Andrew Do Announce the Orange County Hall of Fame
November 28, 2023 (Santa Ana, CA) – Today, Chairman Don Wagner, Vice Chairman Andrew Do, and the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to establish the Orange County Hall of Fame and the inaugural class.
November 7, 2023
Chairman Don Wagner Statement on Tragic Loss of Historic Tustin North Hanger in Fire
(Santa Ana, CA) – Don Wagner, Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, has released the following statement on the fire that occurred in the early morning hours at the historic Tustin North Hangar.
November 7, 2023
Orange County Board of Supervisors Greenlight Improvements to County's Alert OC System
(Santa Ana, CA) – By a unanimous vote, the Orange County Board of Supervisors, under the leadership of Chairman Don Wagner, today approved an important amendment to its contract for Alert OC, the county's emergency alert system.
October 10, 2023
Chairman Wagner and Orange County Board of Supervisors Issue Statement Condemning Hamas Attack on Israel
(Santa Ana, CA) – Chairman Wagner and the Orange County Board of Supervisors have issued the following statement following the tragic terror attack by Hamas on Israel:
September 26, 2023
Orange County Board of Supervisors Approve Vital Agreement to Support Sheriff's Department Fire Suppression Helicopters During Wildfire Season
(Santa Ana, CA) – Today, the Orange County Board of Supervisors, under the leadership of Chairman Don Wagner, unanimously approved the renewal of a critical lease agreement aimed at bolstering the preparedness and capabilities of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for the upcoming wildfire season.
August 31, 2023
Orange County Board of Supervisors Approves Sheriff's Department Contract for Maintenance of Crime Lab Equipment
(Santa Ana, CA) – Today, The Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a contract with Life Technologies Corporation to provide maintenance and upgrades to the Sheriff's Department's Crime Lab equipment.
August 25, 2023
Orange County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Approves Renewal Contract for Sheriff's Criminal Justice Academy at Santa Ana College
(Santa Ana, CA) – Today, Chairman Donald P. Wagner and the Orange County Board of Supervisors renewed the Orange County Sheriff Department's contract with Rancho Santiago Community College District for tuition and registration fees for the Sheriff's Criminal Justice Academy at Santa Ana College.
August 24, 2023
Chairman Wagner Issues Statement on Cook’s Corner Shooting in Trabuco Canyon
(Santa Ana, CA) – Chairman Wagner has issued a statement following the tragic mass shooting at Cook’s Corner in Trabuco Canyon.
April 25, 2023
OC Board Chairman Donald P. Wagner Allocates $3 Million to OC Hunger Alliance to Purchase Emergency Food
(Santa Ana, CA) – Today, Chairman Donald P. Wagner of the Orange County Board of Supervisors directed the Board allocation of $3 million for OC Hunger Alliance.
April 11, 2023
Chairman Donald P. Wagner Allocates Funds to Improve Public Safety in his District
(Santa Ana, CA) – Today, Chairman Donald P. Wagner of the Orange County Board of Supervisors allocated $20,000 from the Third District discretionary funds to go towards a Community Emergency Response Team CERT program for the canyon community.
January 24, 2023
Chairman Donald P. Wagner Gets County to Adopt Support for Fentanyl-Fighting Legislation
(Santa Ana, CA) – Today, Chairman Donald P. Wagner of the Orange County Board of Supervisors called for the County’s support of Senator Umberg’s bill: SB 44 Alexandra’s Law.
January 10, 2023
Supervisor Donald P. Wagner Elected as Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors
(Santa Ana, CA) – Today, the Orange County Board of Supervisors started the New Year by electing Supervisor Donald P. Wagner as Chairman. Chairman Wagner represents Orange County’s Third District.
2022
December 20, 2022
Fighting Deadly Fentanyl: Supervisor Don Wagner Offers Lifesaving Naloxone Supplies to High Schools in His District
(SANTA ANA, CA) – Today, Orange County Supervisor Donald P. Wagner brought an item to the Board of Supervisors, which allocates $120,000 from the Third District discretionary funds to go towards $20,000 in grants to purchase Naloxone supplies, known as NARCAN, for high schools located in his District.
November 30, 2022
The County of Orange Raises 'Flag One' at the Future Home of a Veterans' Cemetery
ANAHEIM HILLS, CA —Today, FLAG ONE was raised at Gypsum Canyon in Anaheim Hills to mark the future home of the Orange County Veterans Cemetery site. The bipartisan celebration was led by OC Supervisor Donald P. Wagner, with Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva and Veterans in attendance, to honor the decade-long battle to establish a local Veterans Cemetery.
October 18, 2022
Recognizing National Employment Disabilities Awareness Month: Supervisor Donald P. Wagner Gives Grant to Increase Job Training and Transportation for People with Disabilities
(Santa Ana, CA) – Today, Supervisor Donald P. Wagner brought forward an item to allocate $15,000 from his Third District Discretionary funds to the Best Buddies California Orange County Chapter in recognition of National Employment Disabilities Month. The item passed unanimously at the Board of Supervisors.
June 28, 2022
Supervisor Wagner Directs Grant that Will Pay for Local First Responders’ Burials at First-Ever Dedicated Cemetery Site
(Santa Ana, CA) -- Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner is pleased to announce a grant of $1 million from the Third District’s allocation of district discretionary funding to the OC Cemetery District.
March 8, 2022
Vice Chairman Donald P. Wagner Introduces Three Public Safety-Related Policies to the County of Orange
(Santa Ana, CA) – Today, Supervisor Wagner proposed three items that would improve the safety of residents and quality of life in Orange County. All three items were passed unanimously by the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
January 25, 2022
Vice Chairman Donald P. Wagner Gets County of Orange’s Support to Eliminate Fentanyl Threats
(Santa Ana, CA) January 25, 2022 – Today, Orange County Supervisor Donald P. Wagner brought forward a Resolution, which was supported by the Board of Supervisors, to address the growing Fentanyl crisis.
2021
December 8, 2021
County of Orange hosts flagpole groundbreaking to mark future Veterans Cemetery site in Anaheim Hills
After nearly a decade of debate, the Orange County Board of Supervisors, with bipartisan support from local, state and federal representatives, celebrated the flagpole groundbreaking at the Veterans Cemetery site in Anaheim Hills.
October 5, 2021
STATEMENT ON THREATS OF VACCINE MANDATE FOR CHILDREN IN CALIFORNIA
(Santa Ana, CA) — Supervisor Donald P. Wagner today expressed his opposition to Governor Newsom’s threatened vaccine mandate for school-aged children.
September 20, 2021
Over Half of OC Cities Support the Anaheim Hills Veterans Cemetery
(Santa Ana, CA) – Supervisor Donald P. Wagner, working with the VALOR veterans organization and numerous local officials, announced today that 19 out of 34 cities in Orange County now support designating Anaheim Hills as the preferred Orange County location for a State veterans’ cemetery.
July 28, 2021
Orange County Board of Supervisors Allocate $20 Million Towards a Veterans Cemetery in Anaheim Hills
A decade-long battle over where to build a Veterans Cemetery in Orange County has finally reached bipartisan support for a site in Anaheim Hills.
June 14, 2021
In the Name of Justice: OC Supervisor Don Wagner Will Memorialize Aiden Leos at OC Zoo
(Santa Ana, CA) – Today, Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner stood with Aiden Leos’s family to announce that a dedication plaque in the name of Aiden Leos will be installed at the Orange County Zoo.
June 6, 2021
Reward Helped Bring in Tips, Now Suspects Arrested in Aiden Leos Case
(Santa Ana, CA) – One day after Aiden Leos’s nationally-televised memorial service, an arrest was made for his murder.
May 27, 2021
Supervisor Don Wagner, District Attorney Todd Spitzer and the Leos Family Continue the Hunt to put 6-year-old Aiden Leos’ Killer Behind Bars
(Santa Ana, CA) – Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner and Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer held a press conference today urging the public come forward with information about the people responsible for shooting 6-year-old Aiden Leos to death while his mother drove him to kindergarten last Friday.
May 26, 2021
OC Supervisor Don Wagner Matches Family Reward: Wagner, Local Businesses and District Attorney Todd Spitzer Secure Matching Grants
(Santa Ana, CA) — Yesterday, Supervisor Donald P. Wagner held a press conference to double the Leos’s $50,000 reward, bringing the amount to $100,000.
May 17, 2021
OC Board of Supervisors Andrew Do and Don Wagner Call on CA to Lift Mask Mandate
(Santa Ana, CA) – Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairman Andrew Do, First District, and Donald P. Wagner, Third District, urge the State to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and lift the mask mandate for all individuals who have been fully vaccinated.
April 12, 2021
Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do and Supervisor Donald P. Wagner Oppose Government-Issued Vaccine Passports
(Santa Ana, CA) — In response to public concerns over vaccine passports, Orange County Supervisors Chairman Andrew Do and Donald P. Wagner have provided statements against government-issued vaccine passports.
2020
October 19, 2020
OC Supervisor and Olympic Gold Medalists Call to Resume Sports: Youth Games and Competitions
(Santa Ana, CA) — Today, Supervisor Donald P. Wagner called upon the state to fully reopen youth sports.
September 18, 2020
Letter to President Trump: Supervisor Wagner Requests Future COVID Relief Funds Bypass State to Avoid Gov. Newsom’s Threats
(Santa Ana, CA) —Today, Supervisor Donald P. Wagner sent a letter to President Trump asking that additional Federal COVID relief funds be directed to Orange County, bypassing Sacramento.
August 28, 2020
Stop the Government Overreach: Governor Doubles Down on Lock Down
(Santa Ana, CA) — The governor’s erratic response to COVID continues, now using a color-coded system to slow the reopening of California’s economy.
July 31, 2020
Third District COVID-19 Arts Relief Program Distributes Funds
(Santa Ana, CA) — Orange County Supervisor Donald P. Wagner is pleased to announce that $500,000 in grants is being allocated from the Third District COVID-19 Arts Relief Program.
July 28, 2020
New Outdoor Gathering Zoning Ordinance Gives Hope to Small Businesses
(Santa Ana, CA) — Today, small businesses celebrate a new zoning ordinance proposed to the OC Board of Supervisors by Supervisor Don Wagner.
July 8, 2020
Supervisor Wagner Establishes the Third District Arts COVID-19 Relief Grant
(Santa Ana, CA) — Today, Orange County Supervisor Donald P. Wagner announced his establishment of a new COVID-19 Arts Relief Program.
May 1, 2020
Orange County Supervisor Wagner Supports Local Control of Beaches
(Santa Ana, CA) — Supervisor Wagner does not believe it is appropriate to create policy based on photos seen in the papers.
March 18, 2020
Covid-19 Rapid Update: Supervisor Wagner Clarifies OC Orders
(Santa Ana, CA) — A few hours ago, thousands of Orange County residents received what business owners called a "confusing order" from the OC Health Agency regarding Covid-19.
March 10, 2020
Covid-19 Update: Balancing Public Health with Economic Health
(Santa Ana, CA) — Today the Orange County Board of Supervisors convened for a Coronavirus update.
March 3, 2020
Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19) Preparedness Update
(Santa Ana, CA) – The Orange County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting today to adopt and ratify two resolutions — the Chairwoman’s local emergency and the County Health Officer’s local health emergency — related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) preparedness.
February 27, 2020
Cutting Real Time for Real IDs: Supervisor Works to Bring Online Submissions to Orange County DMVs
(Santa Ana, CA) — Third District Supervisor Donald P. Wagner has a plan to reduce DMV wait times for thousands of Orange County drivers expected to visit the Department of Motor Vehicles by the end-of-year for a Real ID.
February 24, 2020
Supervisor Donald P. Wagner Works With Local Officials To Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus
(Santa Ana, CA) — The court temporarily blocked the U.S. government from sending up to 50 previously quarantined people, who tested positive for COVID-19, to the Fairview Developmental Center.
January 28, 2020
Supervisor Wagner Spearheads Community Effort to Rein-in Abusive Group Homes
(Santa Ana, CA) January 28 — The County now requires a 1000-foot buffer between sober living operators; the item brought forward by Supervisor Donald P. Wagner passed unanimously at the Board of Supervisors meeting today.
January 28, 2020
Ending OC’s Rape Kit Backlog: Supervisor Wagner and DA Spitzer Secure Funds to Help Survivors
(Santa Ana, CA) January 28, 2020 – Today at the Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Don Wagner and District Attorney Todd Spitzer have committed to working together to clear a 30-year backlog of sexual assault kits.
2019
November 19, 2019
Taxpayer Protection: Supervisor Donald P. Wagner Directs for a Higher Threshold on Passing Taxes
(Santa Ana, CA) – At the Board of Supervisors meeting on November 19, the Board passed Supervisor Donald P. Wagner’s motion for a Charter Amendment, requiring a supermajority vote at the Board of Supervisors on special tax proposals.
September 24, 2019
Residents Rejoice: Unicorporated Orange County Gets New Recovery Residence Ordinance
(Santa Ana, CA) – At the Board of Supervisors meeting on September 24, the Board unanimously passed Supervisor Donald P. Wagner’s direction on a new County ordinance, requiring group home operators to submit applications, obtain ministerial permits and enforce a “good neighbor policy” among other mandates.
August 13, 2019
Supervisor Donald P. Wagner Directs Fire Safety Action Plan with the Toll Roads
(Santa Ana, CA) (August 13, 2019) – Under the direction of Supervisor Donald P. Wagner, the Transportation Corridor Authority (TCA) and Caltrans will immediately begin weed abatement work to reduce wildfire risks along the 241, 261, 73 and 133 Toll Roads. The brittle overgrowth blanketing our Third District hillsides must be removed before the onset of the fire-carrying, seasonal Santa Ana winds.
July 31, 2019
Supervisor Donald P. Wagner Reopens Irvine Lake for Shoreline Fishing
(Santa Ana, CA) (July 31, 2019) – Orange County residents can gear up for shoreline fishing at Irvine Lake, which will reopen on Saturday, August 17th, 2019. Opening day festivities start at 7 a.m. with free breakfast, coffee and surprise giveaways by Supervisor Donald P. Wagner.
June 17, 2019
Reopening Irvine Lake: Irvine Company Deeds Land to County of Orange
(Santa Ana, CA) (June 12, 2019) – Tuesday at the Board of Supervisors meeting, the Irvine Company deeded over 29 acres of land to the County of Orange, marking the first step towards reopening Irvine Lake.
June 4, 2019
Supervisor Donald P. Wagner Demands County Ordinance on Sober Living Homes
(Santa Ana, CA) (June 4, 2019) – At the Board of Supervisors meeting on June 4, Supervisor Donald P. Wagner instructed staff to bring forward a new County ordinance because of the creeping encroachment of sober living homes into residential neighborhoods.
May 30, 2019
Supervisor Donald P. Wagner to Amend AB 368 For an Anaheim Hills Veterans’ Cemetery
(Santa Ana, CA) (May 30, 2019) – This week, Third District Supervisor Donald P. Wagner announced he will contact state legislators to amend AB 368, swapping Irvine’s Amended and Restated Development Agreement (ARDA) for the Anaheim Hills site.
April 24, 2019
County of Orange 2019 Point in Time Count Methods Improve
(Santa Ana, CA) (April 24, 2019) — The new Point in Time Count results show the homeless population in Irvine decreased from 199 in 2017 to 130 in 2019. Third District Supervisor Donald P. Wagner served the City of Irvine as Mayor from late 2016 to 2019.
