OC Action was founded in 2017 to build an AAPI-Latinx-Labor-Environmental Justice Alliance and to develop progressive political power. This has been the result of decades of community organizing and integrated voter engagement in the region. Underrepresented communities across Orange County have undergone significant shifts in local empowerment in recent years.
OC Action is committed to a long-term progressive transformation of the electorate and will continue to move towards the change that our people deserve.
- Prop 47 Has Saved California Millions. These Are the Programs It’s Funded (NPR)Proposition 47 passed in 2014 as the state grappled with overcrowded prisons. Nonviolent drug users and people accused of minor property crimes would be offered treatment instead of jail time. Over the past decade, savings have topped $800 million.
- Oil industry drops ballot challenge (SacBee)Oil group said it would withdraw an initiative for drilling within 3,200 feet from homes, schools and businesses. Instead, it would challenge the law in court.
- 2024 Election EndorsementsOC Action has endorsed progressive candidates at the federal and local level of government who we believe represent our values and lift up our communities!
- Automatic voter registration takes a step back (CalMatters)The bill was amended to take a step back, and instead just allow the Secretary of State to create a list of people “preapproved for registration”.
- Court blocks Taxpayer Deception ballot (CalMatters)The Supreme Court ruled that the sweeping anti-tax measure cannot go before voters in November.
- Job: Research Analyst IIThe Research Analyst II will conduct data collection and analysis supporting the aligned research agenda of Orange County’s largest integrated voter engagement table.
OC Action educates voters on key issues that impact the community to bring progressive change in Orange County. OC Action is tax exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(4).
