To foster Orange County’s economic growth, Orange County Business Council’s Government Affairs team advocates on behalf of its members locally, in Sacramento and in Washington, D.C. By monitoring and regularly taking positions on legislation centered on its core initiatives—Economic Development, Housing, Infrastructure and Workforce—OCBC fosters pro-business outcomes.
The Government Affairs team also leads advocacy trips to Sacramento, hosts monthly committee meetings with appointed and elected officials, and publishes resources such as OCBC’s Legislative Action Guide and annual Legislative Scorecard.
OCBC regularly takes positions on legislation. The Government Affairs Committee provides public policy direction and oversees the Council’s state and federal legislation programs.
OCBC’s Government Affairs team monitors legislation that impacts the following sectors in Orange County.
OCBC’s Government Affairs team publishes legislative resources.
Orange County Business Council (OCBC), oppose AB 2170. While we appreciate the intent of AB 2170 to enhance community engagement and address environmental justice concerns, the bill would significantly expand the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in ways that increase...
Orange County Business Council (OCBC), opposes SB 1075 (Reyes), which would impose significant new constraints on local land use decision-making and create substantial uncertainty for businesses, infrastructure projects and economic development across California. At a high level, SB 1075 requires...
Orange County Business Council (OCBC) opposes AB 1790 (Connolly), which would eliminate California’s water’s-edge election beginning in 2028 and require mandatory worldwide combined reporting for corporate taxpayers. OCBC is concerned that this proposal would significantly increase tax burdens on companies...
OCBC regularly takes positions on legislation. The Government Affairs Committee provides public policy direction and oversees the Council’s state and federal legislative programs.
Cathi Killian, Disneyland Resort
Diana Kot, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
Steve Finnegan, Automobile Club of Southern California
Larry Labrado, Disneyland Resort
Amanda Walsh, Vice President, Government Affairs, [email protected]
Paulina Alvarez, Manager, Government Affairs, [email protected]
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Participation in OCBC Committees is a benefit for OCBC investors and invited guests only. To receive email invitations to Government Affairs Committee meetings, contact [email protected].
For a calendar of all upcoming committee meetings, click here
The Policy Guide of the Orange County Business Council highlights key issues facing businesses and features solution-oriented actions to support a growing economy in Orange County. Detailed positions and specific priorities are further discussed in the 2025-2026 OCBC Legislative Action Guide approved by the OCBC Board of Directors.
Every two years, Orange County Business Council publishes a Legislative Action Guide that outlines the organization’s policy positions on issues ranging from transportation, to water supply, to economic development. The guide serves as OCBC’s road map for legislative activities in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., and offers direction for the Business Council’s advocacy activities.
Each year, Orange County Business Council measures and compares how well Orange County’s state elected leaders aligned with OCBC’s policy priorities measured against the Business Council’s four core initiatives—economic development, housing, infrastructure and workforce.
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The awards honor outstanding local agencies, leaders, programs and public-private partnerships that cut through red tape and encourage jobs and economic growth in Orange County.
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Vice President, Government Affairs
Orange County Business Council
949.476.2242 ext. 215
[email protected]
Manager, Government Affairs
Orange County Business Council
949.476.2242 ext. 208
[email protected]
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