Katrina Foley
CA · Orange County Supervisor, Fifth District
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
Race Katrina Foley is in:
- County Supervisor 5th District · November 3, 2026 · Orange County, California
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.