Orange County Council of Governments

SCAQMD Board votes 7–5 to reject PAR 1111 & 1121 after strong OCCOG opposition. Proposed rules would’ve cost residents up to $73K per unit. OCCOG led a united front for clean air and economic fairness. Our work continues: https://bit.ly/4jJ2pLg

TOMORROW: The votes on rules that could force you to replace your furnace/water heater with a costly electric model.

We all want clean air, but not at the cost of bankrupting families & small businesses. The tech isn't ready & our grid can't handle it.

Urge the board to VOTE NO on Proposed Amended Rules (PAR) 1111 and 1121. We need a realistic plan, not a mandate that hurts working families.

https://bit.ly/43MmOt7

WHAT: SCAQMD Governing Board Meeting
WHEN: Friday, June 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Dr. William A. Burke Auditorium, South Coast AQMD Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California 91765
ZOOM:
Link: https://scaqmd.zoom.us/j/93128605044
Zoom Webinar ID: 931 2860 5044

🌟 Meet OCCOG Board Member Ryan Balius! A council member in Anaheim, Ryan is passionate about rebuilding Beach Boulevard, and has a deep appreciation for first responders. See his Q&A: https://www.occog.com/ryan-balius

Big congrats to Kome Ajise, Executive Director of S**G, on his nomination for the Heinz Heckeroth Lifetime Service Award at the CTF 36th Annual Transportation Awards! Join us June 12 at the Irvine Marriott to celebrate! **G

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor those who gave their all for our nation. We remember their sacrifice, their valor, and the freedoms they protected.

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Meet the new leadership of the OCCOG Board! We’re proud to introduce Hon. John Gabbard, Chair (District 12, Dana Point) and Hon. Lauren Kleiman, Vice Chair (District 15, Newport Beach). Together, they bring vision and dedication to shaping Orange County’s future. 🌟

OCCOG's 2025 Annual Conference — Collaboration is the Catalyst for Community — is just one week away! We invite you to join 200 of Orange County's elected leaders, city managers, senior planning staff and private sector executives for a morning of education and networking with a focus on relevant and timely infrastructure policy issues. View the agenda and register at www.occog.com/occogac. Hurry! Registration closes today!

OCCOG ANNUAL CONFERENCE – MARCH 27!
📅 Starts 8:30 AM with breakfast ☕ Panels on city innovation, housing, & transportation
🔥 Keynote: “Preparing Our Communities for the Unthinkable” – Jim Madaffer
REGISTER NOW! https://www.occog.com/occogac

This year’s popular housing panel will focus on the impacts of recent housing legislation and regulations and new issues bubbling under the surface in Sacramento. How can we ensure regulation overreach and legislative interference don’t derail Orange County’s efforts to address housing issues at the local level? You won’t want to miss this insightful discussion. Registration closes March 14. Register to attend today! https://www.occog.com/occogac

OC’s transportation executives work every day to keep Orange County moving in a safe and sustainable way. This panel will address the big things happening in transportation and how safety and sustainability are part of the decisions being made. Register now: https://www.occog.com/occogac

Former San Diego city councilmember, Jim Madaffer, will share insights into to what the future holds for communities after the devastating fires in January. Jim has first-hand experience with disaster recovery during his tenure on the San Diego City Council and will discuss ways to build fire resiliency for our communities. Register before March 12! www.occog.com/occogac