Orange County Slated to Establish an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
Orange County will have an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, after county supervisors unanimously approved its creation on April 25.
The office will serve as a “central hub for coordination of services, resources, and advocacy groups,” for immigrants and refugees within the county, according to officials.
County officials held a press conference the following day highlighting plans for the new office.
“Yesterday, a Board of Supervisors meeting received many expressions of public support and stories from residents here in Orange County on why this office will be instrumental in helping residents and refugees now and in the future,” Supervisor Doug Chaffee said during the press conference….