Supervisor Nguyen presents a resolution on behalf of the Board of Supervisors at the Gift of History luncheon at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. The luncheon honored Senator Marian Bergeson for her incredible leadership and many accomplishments as the first woman ever to serve in both the California State Assembly and California State Senate, a member of the California State Legislature from 1978 to 1995, a member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors from 1995 to 1996, and California State Secretary of Education from 1996 to 1999.

Also at the Gift of History luncheon, (Left to right) Honorable Curt Pringle, Mayor of Anaheim and former Speaker of the Assembly; Honorable Gail Eastman, Anaheim City Councilwoman and Chairwoman of the Children’s Education Foundation of Orange County; Honorable Janet Nguyen, Orange County Board of Supervisors, First District; Honorable Bill Habermehl, former County Superintendent of Education.

Supervisors pose for a picture with the 2012 Miss California Leah Cecil following a presentation given by Supervisor Nguyen at a regular Board Meeting. During the presentation, Supervisor Nguyen presented Ms. Cecil with a resolution commemorating the title achievement and an honorary Miss First District sash for residing in the First District. Pictured from left to right are Vice Chairman Shawn Nelson, Chairman John M.W. Moorlach, Supervisor Janet Nguyen, Miss California Lea Cecil, and Supervisor Bill Campbell.

Residents wait in line in front of the County Community Service Center in Westminster during a free Flu Vaccine Clinic hosted by Supervisor Janet Nguyen and the Orange County Health Care Agency.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen and son Thomas greet residents during the Flu Vaccine Clinic on Friday, October 12th.

Tony Olmos, Assistant Director of OC Engineering, updates Supervisor Janet Nguyen on the progress of the Haster Basin Recreational Field Project in the City of Garden Grove. The project is scheduled to be completed in late 2013. This will be the first new open Park in the First District that Supervisor Nguyen has championed and worked on since 2008.

Supervisor Nguyen stands with Public Works staff during a recent visit to the Haster Basin Recreational Field Project Site. Pictured from left to right are Vincent Gin (OC Public Works), Ju Kim (OC Public Works), Tony Olmos (OC Public Works), Supervisor Nguyen, Clay Whisenant (OC Parks), Octavio Rivas (OC Public Works), Jessica O’Hare (OC Public Works), Kevin Tran (AECOM – Resident Engineer) and Nan Natanom-Harrold (OC Public Works).

Supervisors Bill Campbell, Pat Bates and Janet Nguyen (l-r), present a resolution to the Honorable Bill Steiner in honor of his service as a children’s advocate during the 30th Anniversary Celebration for the O.C. Children’s Partnership.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen addresses media during a press conference to announce the launch of a multimedia educational campaign designed to combat a drastic increase in burglaries and thefts from vehicles in the Little Saigon retail centers. The campaign is a partnership between Supervisor Nguyen, the Orange County Sheriff and Probation Departments as well as the Police Departments of Garden Grove and Westminster.

Assistant Sheriff Mark Billings (Orange County Sheriff’s Department ), Chief Kevin Raney (Garden Grove Police Department), Janet Nguyen ( Supervisor, First District), Mayor Margie Rice, (City of Westminster ), Chief Deputy Chris Bieber ( Orange County Probation Department), Chief Kevin Baker, (Westminster Police Department), Councilmember-elect Diana Carey (City of Westminster), Anthony Nguyen (Orange County Planning Commissioner)

Supervisor Janet Nguyen welcomes attendees to the First District Community Engagement Forum to discuss the 18th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County

Supervisor Nguyen at the Women In Transportation Seminar and OC Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies luncheon, where she served as moderator.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen was honored to administer the Oath of Office for the Honorable Rob Richardson for his re-election to the Santa Ana School Board

During the opening of the Central County Senior & Caregiver Expo, Supervisor Janet Nguyen presents one of two “Central County Senior of the Year” awards to Graciela Silva of Santa Ana. The other award was given to Maria Cornejo of Santa Ana.

The 3rd Annual Central County Senior & Caregiver Expo saw over 1,500 in attendance at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove. Participants had the opportunity to receive free services such as glucose and bone density screenings, attend wellness workshops, take aerobic-themed dance lessons and receive information on senior-related services.

The Townsend-Raitt Street Fair was attended by well over a thousand Santa Ana residents, with the Recycling Pavilion serving as a prime attraction. Several organizations worked together with the Office of Supervisor Janet Nguyen and OC Waste & Recycling to make this pavilion a huge success. Thank you to Discovery Science Center, Inside the Outdoors, Pretend City, Waste Management and KidWorks for all of your hard work!

Supervisor Janet Nguyen presents a certificate to Elsa Martinez and Elizabeth Velasquez of the KidWorks Parent Council for their commitment and dedication to the community at the Townsend-Raitt Street Fair.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen discusses mental health issues facing the Vietnamese American community. The conference was held in Santa Ana and was hosted by the Orange County Health Care Agency – Center for Excellence & VietCARE. The event focused on resilience and recovery from a history of trauma.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen addresses the crowd at the Haster Basin Groundbreaking Ceremony in Garden Grove.

At the Haster Basin Groundbreaking Ceremony, Supervisor Janet Nguyen is joined by (l-r) Anthony Nguyen, OC Planning Commissioner; Garden Grove Councilmember Kris Beard; Steve Franks, Director of OC Community Resources; Mark Denny, Director of OC Parks; Nick Lecong, Deputy Chief of Staff/Special Assistant, First District; Garden Grove Councilmember Steve Jones; Garden Grove Mayor Bill Dalton; Kevin Onuma, Manager of OC Flood; and Nadeem Majaj, former Manager of OC Flood.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen presents a proclamation to Jane Deeley, Senior Branch Librarian and Kathleen Wade, North Regional Manager in honor of the Westminster Librarys renewed Sunday hours opening.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen presents a certificate honoring the 13th Anniversary of the Nguyen Ba Hoc Training Center in Westminster.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen and Assistant CEO Rob Richardson present Christy Delp, Policy Advisor to Supervisor Nguyen, with a certificate of completion upon her graduation from the Orange County Leadership Academy 17th.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen and Assistant CEO Rob Richardson present Ann Porter, Office Manager to Supervisor Nguyen, with a certificate of completion upon her graduation from the Orange County Leadership Academy 17th.

During the Garden Grove Downtown Business Associations Car Show and Awards Ceremony on Main Street in Garden Grove, Supervisor Janet Nguyen presents local car owners with awards of excellence.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen joins Scott McKee, Commander of the Santa Ana VFW Post 10694, during the annual Tri-City Memorial Day Observance at the Santa Ana Cemetery.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen joins Community Action Partnership of Orange County Board Member Alberta Christy, Executive Director Clarence Buddy Ray, and Board Member Jacqueline Johnson for the National Community Action Month Ribbon Cutting at the Orange County Food Bank.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen poses with Battalion Chief Kris Concepcion (far right), Division Chief Dave Thomas (3rd from right) and OCFA firefighters from Station #72 in Santa Ana during a tour of the facility.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen presents a certificate to Stella Choi, Branch Manager of the new United Dental Group facility in Irvine.

During the grand opening of Hannam Chains new supermarket in La Palma, Supervisor Janet Nguyen presents a certificate to Dr. Kee Whan Ha, Chairman (l) and Gene Kim, Partner (r).

Supervisor Janet Nguyen joins Dr. Kee Whan Ha, Chairman of Hannam Chain, La Palma City Council Members and community leaders for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the grand opening of Hannam Chains new supermarket in La Palma.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen gives her State of the County address to neighborhood leaders during the monthly Communication Linkage Forum (Com-Link) in Santa Ana.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen helps to present a raffle prize after speaking on the importance of education to a receptive audience at the Korean Womens International Network (KWOIN) Mentoring Conference at Chapman University.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen joins (l-r) Fountain Valley City Manager Ray Kromer, OC WIB Member Alan Woo, Fountain Valley City Councilmember Steve Nagel, Fountain Valley Mayor John Collins and Administrative Manager, Community Division, OC Community Services Andrew Munoz during the Central County Job Fair in Fountain Valley.

Over 1,500 job seekers assembled at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center searching for employment with one of over thirty companies accepting applications.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen actively assists an applicant register for the Central County Job Fair.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen presents a certificate to Pat Halberstadt, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Garden Grove, upon the occasion of the grand opening of the organizations Learning Center.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen pauses for a photo with (l-r) OC Waste & Recyclings Deputy Director of Government & Community Relations Chip Monaco, Director Mike Giancola, Recycling and Environmental Programs Manager Isabel Rios, and Jim Ambroso, President of Republic Services during a tour of the Republic Services facility in Anaheim.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen helps stock the Mile Square Park North Lake with over 1,600 pounds worth of trout prior to the launch of the Fishing Derby. She is joined by Park Ranger Joshua Goldsmith, Deputy Chief of Staff/Special Assistant Nick Lecong, and several spectators.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen and her family enjoy the day at the Mile Square Park Fishing Derby.

Kids ages 15 and under and their parents patiently await the fish to bite during the annual Fishing Derby at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley. Twice as many fish were caught at this years event compared with last year.

In this photo, Supervisor Nguyen discusses the 3rd Annual Central County Health Expo on-site with a local news outlet. Approximately 3,000 individuals attended the Health Expo in Garden Grove., where free dental, vision and medical services were available.

A volunteer Dentist provides free dental service during the 3rd Annual Central County Health Expo.

A volunteer provides free vision screening to an attendee during the 3rd Annual Central County Health Expo.

A volunteer Pediatrician examines a youngster in the kids area at the 3rd Annual Central County Health Expo.

Approximately 3,000 individuals attended the 3rd Annual Central County Health Expo in Garden Grove, where they received free dental, vision and medical services and information to valuable county resources.

At the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce State of County Address, Supervisor Janet Nguyen joins (l-r) Southern California Edison Regional Manager Eddie Marquez, Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce Chairwoman Sandy Thomas and Chamber President/CEO Jeremy Harris.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen presents a certificate to the King Hung Oversea Foundation in honor of the King Hung Vuong Commemorative Day.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen celebrates the Grand Opening of AR Mart in Fullerton along with members of the city council and the community.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen joins her husband and son for the annual TET Parade in Westminster in celebration of Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen greets spectators along the parade route in celebration of Lunar New Year.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen visits Roger Stanton Park in Midway City to honor Vietnamese heroes during a Lunar New Year ceremony.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen addresses recipients of the Garden Grove Police Departments new coin merit program, which recognizes citizens who perform act of kindness in the in the city.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen joins Vice Chairman John M. W. Moorlach, Supervisor Pat Bates, Supervisor Shawn Nelson and Chairman Bill Campbell in congratulating Darlene Bloom on her retirement and thanking her for her service to the county as Clerk of the Board.

Final Board of Supervisors meeting of 2011. (Back: l-r) Supervisor Bates, Vice Chairman Moorlach, Chairman Campbell, Supervisor Nguyen and Supervisor Nelson. (Front row: l-r) Nick Chrisos, County Counsel; Darlene Bloom, Clerk of the Board; and Tom Mauk, CEO.

The Orange County Board of Supervisors with Supervisor John M.W. Moorlach (center) who served as Chair in 2008. Supervisor Patricia Bates was voted to be the Chair for 2009 and Supervisor Janet Nguyen was voted Vice Chair.

With husband, Tom Bonikowski, Supervisor Janet Nguyen takes the Oath of Office administered by Senator Mimi Walters.

Supervisor Janet Nguyen and Supervisor Bill Campbell, both of whom were sworn into office on January 13th, with Senator Mimi Walters.
Supervisor Nguyen sworn in to office by former Supervisor Cill Steiner. Supervisor Nguyen sworn in to office by former Supervisor Bill Steiner.
Supervisor Janet Nguyen