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Katrina Foley

CA · Orange County Supervisor, Fifth District

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Katrina Foley is an attorney and Orange County supervisor. She previously served as Costa Mesa mayor and councilmember and as a Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustee.

Where Katrina Foley stands, based on their records

Supports

Environment and Public Health (5 records), Government Efficiency (5 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records),

Opposes

Government Spending Reduction (3 records)

Campaign finance information not available

Track record

Track record — Environment and Public Health

Environment and Public Health · 5 support
  • After a pilot project advanced by Katrina Foley, Orange County Public Works paused herbicide spraying in county flood-control channels while it evaluated nonchemical removal methods and reviewed its program.

    May 14, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: bos5.oc.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley supported the Board of Supervisors' unanimous approval of a $78.2 million headquarters for the Orange County Health Care Agency, including a public-health lab and emergency operations center.

    November 29, 2022Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: bos5.oc.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Costa Mesa became the first Orange County city to declare a local COVID-19 emergency, and Mayor Katrina Foley joined the council's ratification of the city manager's declaration.

    March 13, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: cityofcostamesanews.com · researched July 13, 2026

  • Katrina Foley joined the Newport-Mesa Unified School District board's approval of approximately $13 million in solar parking structures at district sites.

    September 9, 2014Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: schoolnewsrollcall.com · researched July 13, 2026

  • As a Costa Mesa council member, Katrina Foley moved to create a green-building program and incentive structure, and the council directed staff to return with program options.

    September 4, 2007Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: costamesa.granicus.com · researched July 13, 2026

Track record — Government Efficiency

Government Efficiency · 5 support
  • Katrina Foley joined the unanimous Orange County Board of Supervisors vote approving the $10.8 billion fiscal year 2025-26 county budget.

    June 24, 2025Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: bos5.oc.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Katrina Foley joined a unanimous Orange County Board of Supervisors vote censuring Supervisor Andrew Do and adopting ethics and county-contracting reforms.

    September 24, 2024Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: bos5.oc.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Katrina Foley supported Orange County's withdrawal from the Orange County Power Authority after audits initiated at her direction reported transparency, financial-control, and management problems.

    December 20, 2022Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: bos5.oc.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Katrina Foley joined a 6-0 Newport-Mesa Unified School District board vote adopting annual priorities and argued that the district should set measurable goals for signature academies, restorative justice, and Common Core implementation.

    August 27, 2014Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: latimes.com · researched July 13, 2026

  • Katrina Foley cast the lone Costa Mesa City Council vote against a proposed Orange County Fairgrounds lease arrangement, saying the public had not received a meaningful opportunity to review the deal.

    June 23, 2010Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: voiceofoc.org · researched July 13, 2026

Track record — Government Spending Reduction

Government Spending Reduction · 3 oppose
  • Katrina Foley joined the unanimous Orange County Board of Supervisors vote approving the $10.8 billion fiscal year 2025-26 county budget.

    June 24, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: bos5.oc.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley supported the Board of Supervisors' unanimous approval of a $78.2 million headquarters for the Orange County Health Care Agency, including a public-health lab and emergency operations center.

    November 29, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: bos5.oc.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Katrina Foley joined the Newport-Mesa Unified School District board's approval of approximately $13 million in solar parking structures at district sites.

    September 9, 2014Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: schoolnewsrollcall.com · researched July 13, 2026

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
  • The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to adopt Katrina Foley's ordinance prohibiting possession of a detached catalytic converter without proof of lawful ownership in unincorporated county areas.

    February 24, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: bos5.oc.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • As a Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustee, Katrina Foley supported a package of school-safety measures that included campus assessments, upgraded communication systems, and additional coordination with police.

    February 15, 2013Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: newportbeachindy.com · researched July 13, 2026

Track record — Housing Affordability

Housing Affordability · 1 support
  • Katrina Foley joined the Costa Mesa City Council's ratification of a temporary emergency moratorium on residential and commercial evictions during the COVID-19 emergency.

    April 7, 2020Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: voiceofoc.org · researched July 13, 2026

Track record — Social Programs and Welfare

Social Programs and Welfare · 2 support
  • Katrina Foley joined the unanimous Orange County Board of Supervisors vote approving the $10.8 billion fiscal year 2025-26 county budget.

    June 24, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: bos5.oc.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley appointed a seven-member veterans advisory team to address workforce, housing, legislative, and community issues affecting veterans.

    June 16, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: bos5.oc.gov · researched July 13, 2026

Track record — Public Infrastructure

Public Infrastructure · 1 support
  • Katrina Foley joined the unanimous Orange County Board of Supervisors vote approving the $10.8 billion fiscal year 2025-26 county budget.

    June 24, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bos5.oc.gov · researched July 13, 2026

Track record — General

General · 5 records
  • The Orange County Board of Supervisors elected Katrina Foley as its vice chair for 2025.

    January 14, 2025

    Source: bos5.oc.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Costa Mesa and Mayor Katrina Foley filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop the use of Fairview Developmental Center as a COVID-19 quarantine site until public-health and safety concerns were addressed.

    February 21, 2020

    Source: cityofcostamesanews.com · researched July 13, 2026

  • The Costa Mesa City Council selected Katrina Foley as mayor after the newly seated council reorganized its leadership.

    December 13, 2016

    Source: cityofcostamesanews.com · researched July 13, 2026

  • Katrina Foley joined state legislators in filing a lawsuit seeking to stop the proposed sale of the Orange County Fairgrounds.

    December 10, 2010

    Source: cbsnews.com · researched July 13, 2026

  • The Costa Mesa Police Association endorsed Katrina Foley for reelection after citing, among other actions, her vote for the city's police compensation contract.

    September 11, 2008

    Source: latimes.com · researched July 13, 2026

Track record — Candidate Ethics

Candidate Ethics · 1 record
  • The California Fair Political Practices Commission fined Katrina Foley $1,800 for failing to timely disclose a 2017 gift and accepting two gifts above the applicable limits while she served on the Costa Mesa City Council.

    June 15, 2023

    Source: fppc.ca.gov · researched July 13, 2026

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Profile last researched July 13, 2026.