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Board accepts DA GRIP donations after debate over disclosure filings; registrar to confirm behest paperwork

Orange County Board of Supervisors · May 11, 2026
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Summary

The Board accepted donations to the District Attorney's GRIP program but raised questions about whether behest‑of‑payment disclosure filings were properly completed for past solicitations; the DA's office said treasurer emails showed attempts to file and that legal counsel is reviewing whether additional filings are required.

Supervisors accepted donations from the Orange County Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership (GRIP) to support gang reduction and intervention programs, but several board members pressed the District Attorney's office and the county registrar about whether required behest‑of‑payment disclosures were filed when money was solicited.

Supervisor Spitzer questioned the source and traceability of contributions and said he could not support accepting funds until the…

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