This citizen body was created in March 1978 and is comprised of members appointed by the O.C. Board of Supervisors. They volunteer their time and services without pay. The Council is made up of nine members who are residents of Orange County representing all areas of the county and all are U.S. Military veterans with Honorable Discharges.
The function and duties of this Council are: to advise the Board of Supervisors on issues of importance to veterans and their dependents based on input from the veteran community; to provide a source of liaison and communication with various groups relative to veterans issues; and, to promote involvement in veteran's related events and functions within the County.
Public meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. Currently, meetings are held at the Veterans Service Office, Conference Room A/B, 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Building B, Santa Ana, California.
Council Members
Miquel Vazquez
District 1
Chase Wickersham
District 2
Robert McDonald
District 3
Marilyn Harris
District 4
Vacant
District 5
Lee Dorman
Member At Large
Ron Garcia
Member At Large
John H. Henage
Member At Large
Don Dillon
Member At Large
If you're interested in the Fifth District Representative seat, please click on the application link below...complete and mail your application to the Clerk of the Board's Office at the address below.
* Boards, Commission & Committees [Application *Adobe Acrobat fillable] Forward to: Clerk of the Board's Office - Hall of Administration, 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701