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Board splits 3–2, sends CalOptima ordinance back for second reading after debate over state bill and local control

Orange County Board of Supervisors · May 12, 2026
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Summary

After a lengthy debate over local control and pending state legislation (SB 4), the Orange County Board of Supervisors amended and voted 3–2 to send an ordinance changing CalOptima board composition to a second reading, setting an effective date of Jan. 1, 2018.

A contentious debate over an ordinance to change the composition of the CalOptima (Orange County Health Authority) board culminated Tuesday with the Board of Supervisors voting 3–2 to send the measure back for a second reading after amending its effective date.

The ordinance (Item 21) would add supervisors to the CalOptima board and adjust several related technical provisions. County staff and supervisors discussed the interaction between the local ordinance and SB…

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