FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 28, 2025
Latisha Townsend – Communications Director, Supervisor Foley
(714) 559-8364 | Latisha.Townsend@ocgov.com
OC Vice Chair Katrina Foley Hosts Third Annual Fly Friendly Recognition Event at John Wayne Airport
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA – Today, Orange County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Katrina Foley hosted a recognition event honoring this year’s 12 Fly Friendly Program participants, with special recognition of general aviation jet operators and fixed-based operators Clay Lacy Aviation and ACI Jet, who have adopted greener, sustainable technology and who educate and encourage pilots to fly quieter flight paths to protect surrounding communities.
"Our general aviation community has truly stepped up to educate pilots, promote eco-friendly flying, and set the standard for responsible aviation. I was honored to help lead the launch of this initiative in 2022, reflecting our commitment to balancing effective airport operations with sustainable practices and community well-being,” said Vice Chair Katrina Foley. For the third consecutive year, I extend my gratitude to the pilots and private jet operators who reduce noise and champion sustainability through our Fly Friendly Program. I commend ACI Jet and Clay Lacy leadership for their transparency, collaboration, and dedication to helping us create a greener, quieter, and healthier future for aviation in Orange County."
Congratulations to the 2024 Fly Friendly Participants:
To learn more about Fly Friendly, please visit www.ocair.com/FlyFriendly. To inquire about Supervisor 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.
