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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 1, 2025
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-c
SUBJECT: County Government Month Proclamation
DEPARTMENT: Community Relations
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Proclamation Wil Glenn, 245-2302
PURPOSE: To approve a proclamation designating April 2025 as County Government Month in
Orange County.
BACKGROUND: The National Association of Counties (NACo) celebrates National County
Government Month each April to educate the public about county government. A proclamation to
acknowledge April 2025 as County Government Month in Orange County is attached.
In a change from past years, there is no specific theme associated with the 2025 celebration.
NACo has encouraged counties to actively promote county roles and responsibilities in
serving residents.
To highlight County Government Month, the Community Relations Department will coordinate a
social media campaign to highlight the various programs and services offered by the County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with consideration of the
proclamation.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports all of the Goals of the Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the
Chair to sign the proclamation.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH - APRIL 2025
WHEREAS, the nation's 3,069 counties serving more than 330 million Americans provide
essential services to create healthy, safe and vibrant communities; and
WHEREAS, counties fulfill a vast range of responsibilities and deliver services that touch
nearly every aspect of our residents' lives; and
WHEREAS, counties as intergovernmental partners enact local, state and federal
programs to address the needs of all residents; and
WHEREAS, Orange County and all counties take pride in our responsibility to protect and
enhance the health, well-being and safety of our residents in efficient and cost-effective
ways; and
WHEREAS, Orange County is guided by the objective that "Our Residents Come First" and
with the charge to treat all residents and all County employees with fairness, respect, and
understanding; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners has made tremendous
investments in public education, affordable housing, human services, economic
development and public safety to enhance the quality of life for all County residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT we, the Orange County Board of
Commissioners, do hereby proclaim April 2025 as County Government Month and
express our appreciation to the County employees who make our community such a
special place to live, work, play and raise a family.
This the 1 st day of April, 2025.
Jamezetta Bedford, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners