At the September meeting of the West Orange County Republican Women Federated (WOCRWF), the club members gathered to listen to keynote speaker Assemblyman Tri Ta, hear an update from Los Alamitos City Councilwoman Emily Hibard, and learn about the progress that the Orange County’s Election Integrity Group is making for the upcoming general election.
Assemblyman Ta presented an update of several Assembly Bills that were in discussion or had already passed and how the Californian Republicans caucus is strategically fighting for the safety and freedoms of California residents.
Assemblyman Ta shared that California and the United States have given him and his family so much, he believes it’s only right that in return he does his best to make life better for everyone. Tri Ta was elected to California’s Seventieth District in 2022. Prior to becoming an Assemblyman, Tri Ta made history by becoming the first Vietnamese-American mayor in the United States in 2012.
Emily Hibard, Los Alamitos City Council Member, provided an update on some of the major discussions happening at the council level and within the district she serves. She is grateful that she is able to meet regularly with her constituents to listen to concerns and make a positive impact within the community.
Pearl Boelter of Orange County’s Election Integrity Group spoke about the Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) and how residents of each county can decide how voting is held. The VCA is not mandated by the State of California. The Orange County Board of Supervisors has the authority to opt out of the VCA and return to precinct voting. Since implementing large voting centers, overall voter participation has decreased. Utilizing the Registrar of Voter’s data, there was a 16% reduction in voter turnout in 2022. Orange County residents can contact their district County Supervisor to add this as an agenda item.
The WOCRWF will have a booth at the Cypress Festival on October 7 at Oak Knoll Park where the community will be able to find educational materials and learn more about the club’s activities and gatherings.
The West Orange County RWF’s next meeting is the third Saturday in October. There will be a keynote speaker and breakfast will be served. If you are interested in attending and meeting with like-minded women, contact West Orange County RWF by visiting our website at www.westorangecountyrwf.com.
The West Orange County Republican Women Federated (WOCRWF) has been serving our communities since 1962. The WOCRWF is part of the California Federation of Republican Women which was founded in 1925 and is a Diamond Award Grassroots club. If you are looking for a Conservative Republican club that is actively engaged in local, county, state and federal politics, this is the club for you.
