FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Molly Nichelson, Public Information Manager
(714) 834-7218, Molly.Nichelson@ocgov.com
Santa Ana, Calif. (January 10, 2024) – Chairman Donald P. Wagner, Third District, has been chosen unanimously by his Board colleagues to continue serving as Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors for 2024. Supervisor Doug Chaffee, Fourth District, will serve as the Board’s Vice Chairman.
Chairman Wagner represents the residents of the Third District – which includes the cities of Anaheim (portions of), Irvine (portions of), Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Orange (portions of), Rancho Santa Margarita, Tustin (portions of), Villa Park, Yorba Linda and unincorporated areas.
“I’m honored to have been unanimously supported to serve as Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors for another year,” said Chairman Wagner. “It has been 10 years since an Orange County supervisor has served two consecutive terms as Chairman. I am humbled to have that same honor and to have received the confidence from all my colleagues to continue leading this Board. I look forward to another productive year.”
Chairman Wagner is a practicing attorney, former community college district trustee and six-year state legislator, and past Mayor of Irvine from late 2016 – 2019. Chairman Wagner’s 20 years in public service reflects an impressive commitment to fiscal responsibility, improving public safety, and enhancing the quality of life for Orange County residents.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of California, Los Angeles and a Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Hastings College of Law. For over 30 years, Chairman Wagner’s family has made their home in the Third District.
Supervisor Doug Chaffee Elected Vice Chairman
Supervisor Chaffee was chosen unanimously by his fellow Board colleagues to be Vice Chairman this year. He represents the communities which includes the cities of Anaheim (portion of), Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia and Stanton and unincorporated areas. This will be the second time Supervisor Chaffee will serve as Vice Chairman for the Orange County Board of Supervisors, last serving in 2021 and as Chairman in 2022.
"I am truly honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. I look forward to working collaboratively with my colleagues and the community, so we can advance initiatives that enhance the well-being and safety of our residents and contribute to the prosperity of Orange County," said Vice Chairman Doug Chaffee, Fourth District Supervisor.
Last year, Vice Chairman Chaffee launched several programs including the Master's of Social Work Stipend Program with CalOptima Health and Cal State Fullerton, a Police Social Worker Pilot program with Fullerton Police Department, the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, and provided free groceries and toys to thousands of residents at his annual Holiday Food Distribution and Holiday Toy Distribution.
As Vice Chairman, he plans to continue to create new initiatives that address healthcare and public safety. He will continue to encourage everyone to practice kindness as a special human value that brings us together and connects us despite our differences.
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