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March 6, 2025

Orange County Registrar of Voters

Bob Page, Orange County Registrar of Voters, spoke to the GJAOC at the quarterly luncheon. He provided a detailed overview of operations. His presentation can be found here.

Also note that the 2024-2025 Grand Jury produced a report on their review of the organization and activities during the 2024 Presidential election. Read the full report here.

For more information about the organization, visit the website at https://ocvote.gov/.

September 12, 2024

This year the GJAOC recognized and honored two organizations that diligently address issues of interest to previous Grand Juries, namely protection of our environment, its flora and fauna. Representatives delivered presentations at the September 12 luncheon at the Santa Ana Elks Lodge.

Orange County Animal Allies

OC Animal Allies began in 1984 as a small group of resolute animal lovers in Orange County who joined together to form an organization dedicated to helping Orange County residents and animals. It is an independent, volunteer-driven, non-profit and is not affiliated with any other SPCA, including the ASPCA. Kevin Marlin, Executive Director of OC Animal Allies, spoke to the group. In addition, Misty Marlin brought along two trained therapy pups. His presentation can be found here.

Natural Communities Coalition

The Natural Communities Coalition (NCC) was established in 1996 as one of the first steps following the signing of a landscape-scale habitat planning and conservation effort to provide long-term protection for wildlife and their critical habitats, and regulatory assurances and economic benefits for participating landowners. It initially was known as the Nature Reserve of Orange County. Darin Loughrey, Outreach and Engagement Coordinator of Natural Communities Coalition, gave a presentation on his organization. His presentation can be found here.

GJAOC members are encouraged to learn more about the valuable work that these two collaborations do: https://www.ocanimalallies.org/ and https://occonservation.org/