Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs met Wednesday with Hispanic community advocates as a part of her ongoing series of “Mayor’s Coffees” with leaders and citizens from throughout the county.
Representatives from various organizations, as well as individuals who serve the Hispanic community in several areas, including education, social services, veterans’ issues, and healthcare, participated in Wednesday’s reception during which a range of issues were discussed.
“These advocates work on a daily basis to make Orange County a better place to live, work and raise a family,” said Mayor Jacobs. “The dialog we shared today will help us meet community needs by opening lines of communication in order to forge lasting working relationships.”
Mayor Jacobs highlighted a number of initiatives that have been implemented since taking office including, the creation of the Office of Public Engagement and Citizen Advocacy (OPECA), appointment of outreach staff to the Hispanic community, and the designation of an Ombudsman, all aimed at promoting greater accessibility of county government to residents.
