As COVID-19 response efforts continue across the US and California, in Orange County the Democratic Party of Orange County is working hard to help ensure no one is left behind.

This week, Democratic Party of Orange County Chair Ada Briceño issued a formal letter to OC Board of Supervisors Chair Michelle Steel calling for immediate action to clarify protective face mask orders for all cities, and establish health and safety standards for essential workers including retail, grocery, pharmacy and delivery workers.

Read the letter here.

In addition, the Democratic Party of Orange County Executive Committee unanimously adopted a position of support calling upon elected leaders to continue to close the gap in COVID-19 response for Orange County’s most vulnerable communities, including students with special needs, students without internet access, undocumented residents, mental health patients, and those experiencing homelessness.

Read the position of support here.