Orange County lawmakers engaged in numerous district events

Orange County lawmakers have been active in their districts this year, participating in various events. This comes as political tensions rise during the early months of the second Trump administration. Many constituents are expressing their frustrations, particularly regarding social services and issues related to billionaire Elon Musk's influence. Rep. Lou Correa, a Democrat, has engaged primarily in "Know Your Rights" events aimed at helping immigrants. He attended 16 in-person events and held four virtual ones, focusing on immigrant legal protections. Correa also organized three community conversations discussing Medicaid cuts and veterans' challenges. Rep. Young Kim, the only Republican from Orange County, has joined over 40 district events but has not held any town halls. Her engagements include prayer breakfasts and discussions with local business owners. She is described by her office as actively connecting with her community. Rep. Mike Levin was the first in the delegation to host an in-person town hall this year. He has also been involved in 20 press conferences and meetings addressing issues like climate action and veterans' affairs. Recently, he held a hearing on workforce cuts affecting the Department of Veterans Affairs. Rep. Dave Min, another freshman Democrat, attended 31 district events, including his first in-person town hall. His activities have included cultural celebrations and beach clean-ups. Rep. Linda Sánchez has participated in six events, with plans for a "Coffee with the Congresswoman" in April. Finally, Rep. Derek Tran has been quite active with 49 events since taking office. This week, he participated in a Ramadan event and has plans for an upcoming town hall.