I was honored to represent the Board of Supervisors at the annual Orange County Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony and Candlelight Vigil.

Here is the text of my speech:

‘My name is Michelle Steel and I am the Vice Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. I am honored to be here with you along with Supervisor Chaffee, at the Orange County Peace Officers Memorial.

I was proud to be in Costa Mesa for the much-anticipated Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the new Donald Dungan Library in Lions Park.

It’s a privilege for the County and our library staff to partner with the City of Costa Mesa in providing library services, programming, and educational opportunities to local residents.

This two-story, 23,355 square-foot library is so much larger than our previous building. It features a separate children’s area; two large community rooms for library programs and community functions; computers; laptop area; separate teen area; and seating along three side of the building next to the windows, allowing users to lookout over the park and surrounding area.

On May the 15th I had the distinct honor of joining with the Consul General of the Republic of Korea to recognize eighteen Korean War Veterans in a Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal Presentation.

It was very humbling and moving to be able to say thank you to the brave men who endured hardship beyond imagination, and sacrificed so much to free my homeland from communist aggression. Because of them, I am able to stand here before you today.

Sadly, some of the Veterans who were supposed to attend passed away recently and we presented their medals and certificates to their widows or family members. Words cannot express what I felt inside...

On May 18th I co-hosted a Senior Scam Stopper Townhall with Assemblyman Tyler Diep and the City of Huntington Beach at the HB Central Library . The walk-in response to our invitation was so overwhelming, we had to delay the start about fifteen minutes in order to move the event into the theater room to accommodate the 200+ eager residents.

Mayor Pro Tem Lyn Semeta did a great job representing the city. Huntington Beach Public Library staff, Carlos and Nate were our heroes as they were responsible for a quick, smooth transition to the theater room, moving and reconnecting/setting up audio, lighting, and the stage.

The State Contractors License Board, CA Department of Business Oversight, and the OC District Attorney’s Office participated in a panel discussion and a Q & A session. The OC Office on Aging was also present to answer questions and handout helpful material.

Afterwards, the speakers joined us in the back to ensure no one left without having their questions answered. I always enjoy meeting with my senior constituents. What a great event!

Huntington Beach was host to the National Cartoonists Society Festival, which brought together cartoonists from around the world for fun family activities, readings, workshops and exhibitions, the majority of which were completely free to the public.

I had staff on hand to welcome the National Cartoonists Society Festival, and recognize them at their inaugural ceremonies. Their creativity and hard work is a welcome addition to the vibrancy of Orange County, and I hope to see them again next year!

On May 21st I had staff on hand for the Fountain Valley Rotary Club meeting to present certificates of recognition to the final round of the 2018-2019 'Most Improved Student' Award recipients.

The Fountain Valley Rotary does a fantastic job recognizing local students throughout the Fountain Valley community. These students have worked hard to achieve this success and I am proud to have them as part of Orange County's Second District.

Congratulations to Christopher Reyes, Anika York, and Nancy Cuevas!

Staff were on hand to help welcome A Better Solution in Home Care to the Fountain Valley community and congratulate them on their recent Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies.

Interested in employment opportunities? Looking for a qualified candidate for your business? Then be sure to mark your calendars for ‪Friday, June 7th, 2019‬!

This hiring fair will provide employment opportunities to residents of all backgrounds who are looking for jobs in either the government or the private sector.

Are you ready? Register Now!!!
‪www.OCHiringFair.com‬
Eventbrite: ‪http://bit.ly/2Ilbn4n‬

Have you ever been a Wishcycler?

Wishcycling is placing an item in the recycling bin without being certain it belongs there. Although well-intentioned, it can cause more harm than good. Items that do not belong in a recycling bin can potentially contaminate a good batch of recyclables or damage sorting machinery at collection facilities. According to OC Waste & Recycling, some common wishcycled items are:

• Wire hangers
• Cardboard pizza boxes with leftover grease
• Razor blades
• Batteries
• Laminated paper

Recycling the right way will benefit the environment. To stop wishcycling you can:

• Contact your hauler or local recycling coordinator for more information on what goes into your blue bin
• Learn what goes into your recycling bin versus what needs to be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
• Research recycling and upcycling online

For more information on waste and recycling, visit oclandfills.com and follow OCWR on social media @OCWaste.

Stay Informed: With the new 405 Project App, you will be able to stay up-to-date with project-related traffic closures and the latest photos and videos. Plus, OCTA has partnered with Waze. You’ll be able to find real-time traffic and road updates on the Waze app directly from OCTA and other drivers. You can also, visit OCTA.net/405map for an interactive live schedule of the improvement project as its happening. You’ll be able to check your travel routes for detours or construction-related impacts. Here are some other helpful resources:

Facebook.com/405improvement
Follow @405_Improvement on Twitter and Instagram
Email 405project@octa.net
Call 888-400-8994