The Orange County Registrar of Voters has begun early in-person voting for the November 6, 2018 General Election. Vote Centers offer voters opportunities to cast their ballot early, including Saturday and Sunday.
WHAT: In-person early voting with full election services
WHEN: November 3 – November 5, 7 AM – 8 PM
Early Vote Centers in South County are located at:
Irvine Civic Center (Drive-thru ballot drop-off) 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine, CA 92606 (Located in the Conference and Training Center, past reception desk on first floor. Parking is located in front of City Hall.)
Mission Viejo City Hall (Drive-thru ballot drop-off) 200 Civic Center Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (Located in Saddleback Room in City Hall building. Parking is located in front of City Hall.)
The Capistrano Collection 27184 Ortega Highway San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (Located onsite, facing Ortega Highway. Dedicated parking garage located below the building.)
Casting a ballot early is suitable to many voters that do not wish to vote-by-mail but cannot make it to their polling place on Election Day. For more information, please click here.
Countywide Addiction Treatment and Recovery Registration Ordinance
The Registration Ordinance would require all addiction treatment businesses operating in the unincorporated areas to disclose information about their business, principals and all affiliated entities, including sober living homes.
Further investigations reveal that these illicit activities have provided funding for sober living homes. Our goal is that successful prosecutions will eliminate illicit funding that sober living homes depend on.
I want to thank District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, HCA, and grassroots advocacy groups for developing a fresh approach toward eliminating bad actors in the addiction treatment industry and sober living homes.
I encourage South County cities to contact my office if seeking assistance with addiction treatment facilities and affiliated entities.
South Orange County: Homelessness 101
South County Active Shooter Training Workshop
Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Update
This morning, I was joined by representatives from the County of Orange and Dana Point Harbor Partners at a press conference to mark the signing of a master lease agreement for the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project. The master ground lease was signed October 29, 2018 by Dana Point Harbor Partners and the County.
The Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Plan is the result of 20+ years of collaborative efforts. With the master ground lease now signed and best-in-class P3 partners in place, we are bringing revitalization to reality. Our collaboration and partnership with Dana Point Harbor Partners, the City of Dana Point and community stakeholders has never been stronger and will continue throughout the revitalization.
With the master lease signed, the 66-year partnership between the County of Orange and Dana Point Harbor Partners is formalized. The public private partnership results in an approximately $330 Million revitalization to an aging asset, without incurring any public debt. The project will completely revitalize the harbor with new commercial space, fully rebuilt docks with new amenities, two new hotels and many other facility improvements.
Over the last 90 days, the County and Dana Point Harbor Partners have demonstrated a strong commitment to the community throughout the option period and engaged in numerous public informational forums. Public engagement will continue throughout revitalization.
With the master lease signed and the partnership formalized, the community will begin seeing improvements almost immediately. As revitalization continues, Dana Point Harbor will continue to retain its local charm while providing a new harbor experience for all of the citizens and visitors of Orange County to enjoy.
Last week, my office joined our P3 partners and County staff at a meeting of the Dana Point Harbor Advisory Board to provide an update on the status of the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project. The informational meeting, held at the Ocean Institute's Samueli Hall, was attended by over 80 members of the community.
Preliminary Harbor Revitalization documents and artist renderings from our P3 Partner are available for viewing, including the proposed construction schedule, commercial core site plan, marina layout, hotel drawings, and more.
To view the documents and other information, click here. To view the new Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project video presented at the meeting, click here or on the image below.
County Connections
EcoChallenge Day Collection at the Honda Center
Are you an Anaheim Ducks fan and have a few old items you need to get rid of? If so, OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is hosting its 2018 Eco Challenge Day Collection event Saturday, Nov. 10 from 8 AM to 11 AM in the Honda Center parking lot.
The public is encouraged to take advantage of free certified paper shredding, or donate e-waste, gently-used clothing and household goods. This year, patrons can also donate gently used pet items for OC Animal Care (no pet toys please). For more information on what you can bring, please click here.
Stop by the family fun zone for educational activity booths, a roller hockey zone, hang out with the Ducks Street Team, or get a chance to win Anaheim Ducks tickets, autographed Ducks memorabilia or tickets to Discovery Cube OC!
VFW Post 9934 and the City of Dana Point will present a Veterans Day program Saturday, November 11, at the Dana Point Veterans Memorial starting at 10 AM. The Memorial is located at 34201 Selva Road, at Strand Beach, just off Pacific Coast Highway. For more information, please click here.
Laguna Niguel: Veterans Day Ceremony
Mission Viejo: Veterans Day Ceremony
The City of Mission Viejo invites you to honor and remember the men and women of our Armed Forces on Sunday, November 11 from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Norman P. Murray Community Center. For more information, please click here.
RSM: Veterans Day Recognition
This Week I
Attended the Friendship Shelter 30-year anniversary gala at Montage Laguna Beach.
Met with a NACo FSC (National Association of Counties Financial Services Corporation) delegation that included representatives from throughout the nation.
Presented a County Update to the Kiwanis Club of Lake Forest.
Held a press conference with our P3 Partner in honor of the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project master lease signing ceremony.
My Staff
Attended the Friendship Shelter 30-year anniversary gala at Montage Laguna Beach.
Presented a proclamation in honor of the Sukut Construction 50-year anniversary celebration held at The Great Park in Irvine.
Presented a certificate of recognition in honor of the 10-year anniversary celebration of The Hanger at Laguna Niguel.
Participated in the Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee meeting with Orange County United Way CEO Sue Parks discussing the United to End Homelessness initiative.
Attended the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project master lease signing ceremony.
Elected Officials in the Community
For questions or comments regarding my E-Newsletter, please contact my office staff at (714) 834-3550 or email my Community Relations Advisor, Sergio Prince, at Sergio.Prince@ocgov.com.