Ep 6: Orange County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Katrina Foley

In this episode of Vitamin OC, Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez interview Vice Chair Katrina Foley from the Orange County Board of Supervisors. They discuss her extensive political career, the responsibilities of a county supervisor, budget management, community support initiatives, and the challenges posed by unfunded mandates. The conversation highlights the importance of civic engagement and Supervisor Foley's work on behalf of District Five and Orange County.Takeaways: Katrina Foley has over 20 years of service in Orange County.She oversees a $10.8 billion budget with limited flexibility.88% of the budget is funded by state and federal programs.Community engagement is crucial for effective governance.Foley's office allocates funds for community support initiatives.Unfunded mandates create challenges for local government budgets.Civic engagement is essential for a healthy democracy.Follow us on Instagram @VitaminOCPodcastWatch us on YouTube @VitaminOCPodcast