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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Orange County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
State of the Environment Report
The county's annual environmental health report is one step from finished — a rough draft came back September 10 and commission members will spend the next month editing it before it goes public.
FY 2025-26 Community Climate Action Grants
Twelve community groups are competing for $294,355 in climate action grants. Commission members will score applications, with everything due October 5 — the scores shape which local projects get funded.
Agricultural Farmland Preservation and Plan Adoption
Farmers and advocates urged the board to adopt the updated agricultural stewardship plan to protect dwindling farmland from rapid suburban sprawl and ensure local food security.