The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a landmark homeless litigation settlement. This settlement is an important step forward in Orange County’s efforts to build our System of Care and broader homeless response plan.

We’re showing the way forward with this settlement through shelter and wrap around services. The county is also implementing innovative solutions to further address homelessness such a public private partnerships to develop a mental health system, establishment of the inaugural Orange County Housing Finance Trust, and breaking down silos to deliver integrated correctional services.

For three years, I have championed this effort as the First District Supervisor, following my proposal to create the Director of Care Coordination position.

Orange County will continue to do everything we can to provide help to those in need who are willing to embrace a constructive life path, and we won’t tolerate dangerous elements intent on harassing our neighborhoods.

I want to thank the Judge Carter for his leadership, this landmark settlement will allow the county and cities in the North and Central Service Planning Areas to enforce local anti-camping ordinances and protect our neighborhoods.

For more details, check out coverage of the settlement.

This Tuesday, I was proud to lead the Board of Supervisors in approving the selection of Related California (Related) to develop an 86-unit affordable and permanent supportive housing project located on vacant land just off the Interstate 5 and steps away from the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Station. The County will fund more than $11 million toward this project. This development is unique because the City of Santa Ana and the County are partnering to turn two vacant adjacent lots into much-needed housing.

At the County’s request, Related added additional units to the project and dramatically increased the proposed number of Permanent Supportive Housing from 16 to 43 of the units. This development will also be 100% ADA-accessible. The surrounding neighborhood will benefit, as the developer has committed to contribute toward improvements at the nearby Logan Park. The Board’s action in support of this project is yet one more example of Orange County’s commitment to address the high cost of housing and prevent homelessness.

On June 1, 2019, the CalFresh food assistance program expanded to include older adults and people with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Payment (SSI/SSP) benefits. 

To provide the community with information on the expanded benefits I am hosting three senior food assistance events in partnership with the Orange County Social Services Agency.  Staff will be on hand to answer eligibility questions and process applications!

OC Supervisor Andrew Do Senior Food Assistance Events

 
To RSVP, call (714) 834-3110 or email to First.District@ocgov.com.

Last week, I visited the Westminster/Beach/Newland, North Santa Ana, and Candy Lane neighborhoods. I had a great time getting to know everyone who came out and shared their thoughts!

We discussed a wide range of issues including how Orange County partnering with nonprofits and faith-based organizations to create a comprehensive database of all homeless services in Orange County. If you missed me this week, I hope you can come out next week!

North Santa Ana Neighborhood 

Westminster/Beach/Newland Neighborhood 

Candy Lane Neighborhood

I’ll be hosting 5 more neighborhood coffees and ice pop socials over the next two weeks to listen to your priorities for Orange County. I’ve had a great time meeting you around the community.

If you have any questions or would like to RSVP, don’t hesitate to contact me at (714) 834-3110 or First.District@OCgov.com.

This Week:

What: Delhi Neighborhood Ice Pop Social  

Where: Delhi Center, Class #102  

When: July 18, 6 PM to 7 PM

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Next Week:

What: Springdale Shores Neighborhood Coffee

Where: Springdale Baptist Church   

When: July 23, 10 AM to 11 AM  

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2 Weeks Out:

What: West Garden Grove South Neighborhood Coffee

Where: Bell Intermediate School    

When: July 29, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM   

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 What: Washington Square Ice Pop Social  

Where: Santa Ana College, Admin. Bldg. Rm S-215    

When: July 29, 6 PM to 7 PM  

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What: Westy Neighborhood Coffee 

Where: Café Westminster    

When: August 1, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM   

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I’m was proud to sponsor Tzu Chi USA free health fair on Sunday. Their volunteers have been working in the community for over six years and will be adding more free clinics in 2020 in our district. I also want to thank the volunteer bilingual interpreters from Victorious Women who come out to assist in communicating with patients and the many University of California, Irvine student volunteers!

Families had a blast at Sunday’s Dinosaurs to People event! Kids learned about paleontology, archeology, local history, and even got to pan for gold! I’m proud to sponsor incredible events like this for our community. Thank you to the Heritage Museum of Orange County’s dedicated educators who make it possible!