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La Palma votes to rejoin Association of California Cities — Orange County
Summary
After a presentation on programs and advocacy, La Palma’s council voted 5–0 to rejoin ACCOC, citing access to regional advocacy, training and grant connections. The executive director emphasized ACCOC’s county-focused programming and collaboration with the League of California Cities.
The La Palma City Council voted unanimously Thursday to rejoin the Association of California Cities — Orange County, a regional nonprofit that provides advocacy, policy committees and training for Orange County cities.
Council Member Baker introduced the request and invited Chris Murray, ACCOC executive director, to present the organization’s services. Murray described ACCOC as a 501(c)(3) formed in 2011, with roughly 25 member cities and more than 50 affiliate members, and highlighted its policy committees, trainings and advocacy work in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
Murray told the council ACCOC runs programs such as the Better Learning Opportunities (BOLD) series, a policy pulse newsletter, member portals and regional advocacy trips. He said ACCOC collaborates with the League of California Cities on many issues but can offer an Orange County–focused voice on matters where the county’s interests diverge.
Council members asked how ACCOC differs from the League and about ACCOC’s role in administering a state task force on sober living reforms. Murray said ACCOC seeks to provide regionally tailored programs, advocacy and technical resources for cities and affiliate members. Council Member Vikesh Patel moved to rejoin ACCOC; Council Member Baker seconded. A roll-call vote recorded five "aye" votes and the motion carried 5–0.
Council did not attach additional conditions; the motion approved membership and the staff direction to proceed with whatever administrative steps are necessary to rejoin. No membership fee or exact cost was specified at the meeting; staff materials were referenced but not read into the record.
