FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 3, 2026
Latisha Townsend – Communications Director, Supervisor Foley
(714) 559-8364 | Latisha.Townsend@ocgov.com
Vice Chair Katrina Foley Announces $3 Million in Federal Funding to Strengthen Public Safety in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA – Today, Vice Chair Katrina Foley announced that the County of Orange secured more than $3 million in federal funding to support key public safety and infrastructure initiatives, following an agreement between the White House and Senate Democrats allowing several remaining appropriations bills to proceed. The House approved a package of bills today, funding several federal agencies and ending a partial government shutdown.
The package includes a $2,000,000 earmark from Congressman Dave Min for the Newport Harbor Patrol Building and Infrastructure Renovation, adding to the previously approved $1,031,000 earmark from Congressman Mike Levin for the OC Sheriff’s Department Fleet Modernization project.
"Early last year our office identified public safety projects experiencing delays due to a lack of local funding. Our office worked diligently to identify projects eligible for funding through the Community Project Funding process in the House of Representatives, allowing us to deliver on public safety promises made to residents while protecting our County budget," said Vice Chair Katrina Foley.
Vice Chair Foley continued, "Thanks to our work alongside Congressmembers Levin and Min, the House and Senate passed their two funding requests, bringing home more than $3 Million in funding from D.C. to modernize our Sheriff Patrol Vehicle Fleet and upgrade our Newport Harbor Patrol Building. We appreciate Congressmen Levin and Min for working across the aisle to invest in our public safety infrastructure."
Project Descriptions
- Newport Harbor Patrol Building and Infrastructure Renovation: Upgrades the OC Sheriff's Harbor Patrol building and infrastructure in Newport Harbor to accommodate new technology, enhance security measures and make necessary building improvements.
- OC Sheriff’s Department Fleet Modernization: Modernizes a portion of the vehicle fleets for OC Sheriff's Department and District Attorney's Office Investigators Unit.
The package now moves to the President’s desk, and President Trump indicated he will sign the legislation into law.
To inquire about Vice Chair Foley’s media availability, please contact Latisha Townsend at (714) 559-8364.
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Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2022 to represent the newly established District 5, which includes the cities of Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, a large portion of Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, as well as the unincorporated areas of Coto de Caza, Emerald Bay, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Rancho Mission Viejo, Stonecliffe and Wagon Wheel. This is her second term on the Board of Supervisors, where she previously served District 2.
Vice Chair Foley’s 2025 Board appointments include:
Chair – Orange County Housing Finance Trust,
Orange County Audit Oversight Committee,
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA),
Vice Chair – OCTA Legislative and Communications Committee, Regional Transportation Committee, Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA), TCA Joint Capital Improvements and Projects Committee, San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Community Engagement Panel,
Co-Chair – Spent Fuel Solutions Coalition,
Orange County Public Libraries Advisory Board, Coastal Greenbelt Authority, Newport Bay and South Orange County Watershed Executive Committees, Ocean Institute, Orange County Community Corrections
Partnership (OCCCP), Santa Ana River Flood Control Protection Agency,
and the Orange County Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council.
