Jan 15, 2019 | Policy, State Issues
Costa Mesa, CA – In response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2019 budget, OCYD released the following statement: “This morning Governor Newsom released the first budget of his administration. OCYD applauds the bold progressive values reflected in this...
Dec 29, 2018 | National Issues, Policy
This week, the First Step Act to reform the federal penitentiary system was passed and signed into law. The Orange County Young Democrats strongly support the First Step Act as a much needed measure towards reforming our federal criminal justice system. The First Step...
Sep 25, 2018 | Local Issues, News, Policy
Update on last night’s #Irvine City Council Meeting: Irvine Mayor Donald P. Wagner had agendized opposition to SB 54 (The California Values Act, commonly referred to as the Sanctuary State Bill). His letter setting the agenda item used incendiary rhetoric,...
Sep 20, 2018 | National Issues, Policy
The Orange County Young Democrats stand with Christine Blasey Ford and survivors of sexual abuse who come forward knowing they will be called vicious names, discredited, re-traumatized, and threatened. We believe her, as there is no credible reason to doubt Ms. Blasey...
Sep 18, 2018 | News, Policy, State Issues
After months of deliberations, the California State Senate and State Assembly recently concluded the 2018 legislative session. The Orange County Young Democrats have sought to lend our voice to the process and sent letters to bill authors in support of five key bills:...
Aug 17, 2018 | Local Issues, Policy
The opioid crisis in America is real, and affects many Orange County residents. The rate of opioid-related emergency department visits in Orange County has increased 141% since 2005, and there were 7,457 opioid overdose/abuse cases treated in the emergency department...
