Council Brief
Orange County — Janet Nguyen
Janet Nguyen

Janet Nguyen

Supervisor · District 1 (First District) · first elected 2024 · current term 2025–2029 · next on the ballot 2028
575
votes on the record
99%
present
12
times voted No (2.2%)
$306,793
raised · 147 donors

17 abstentions · 1 recusals · record covers 2024-12-03 to 2026-06-23.

Official bio: Orange County website

Photo: official bos1.oc.gov (source).

Votes on divided items (36)

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
2026-06-23Item S94ZNo3-2 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94VYes3-2 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94TAbstain3-1 passedrecord
2026-06-09S10A - Herbicide use phase out and pilot project (second motion)Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-06-09S10A - Herbicide use phase out and pilot project (first motion)Abstain2-2 failedrecord
2026-05-19OC Community Resources Item 53Abstain2-1 failedrecord
2026-05-19OC Community Resources Item 52Abstain2-1 failedrecord
2026-05-19OC Community Resources Item 46Abstain2-1 failedrecord
2026-05-19County Executive Office Item 26 (Selection of PATH)Yes3-1 passedrecord
2026-05-05Discussion Item 10 - Appointment of Irene SalazarNo3-2 passedrecord
2026-05-05Discussion Item 10 - Appointment of Allyson Muniz DamikolasNo3-2 passedrecord
2026-04-28Item 4 - Approve as recommendedYes3-2 passedrecord
2026-04-28Item 4 - Motion to continueNo2-3 failedrecord
2026-03-24Settlement with Clarisse Magtoto and Amy TallaksonNo3-2 passedrecord
2026-02-24Consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance Adding Division 22 to Title 3, Sections 3-22-1 through 3-22-4, Relating to the Unlawful Possession of Catalytic ConvertersYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-02-24Adopt County of Orange Climate Action Planning DocumentNo3-2 passedrecord
2026-02-10Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Susan Smith and David Whiting v. County of Orange, et al.Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-02-10Public Employee Appointment - County LibrarianNo3-2 passedrecord
2025-12-16Item S28DNo2-3 failedrecord
2025-12-16Item 22, Recommended Action #4Yes3-2 passedrecord
2025-12-16Item 22, Recommended Action #3No2-3 failedrecord
2025-11-04Ordinance regarding Illegal Encampments and Camping on Public PropertyYes5-1 passedrecord
2025-10-14SCS2. Settlement in Doe v. HarveyYes4-1 passedrecord
2025-09-23S34A. Supervisor Wagner - Adopt resolution opposing Proposition 50 on November 2025 ballotNo0-5 failedrecord
2025-09-09S27E. Supervisor Wagner and Supervisor Nguyen - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2), find and declare the need to take immediate action and direct Registrar of VotersYes2-3 failedrecord
2025-08-26S35E. Direct Registrar of Voters to take necessary steps to settle lawsuit with U.S. Department of Justice and comply with applicable federal law regarding voter recordsYes2-3 failedrecord
2025-08-12SCS7. Settlement in the matter of B.H. v. SSAAbstain3-1-1 passedrecord
2025-06-24Item 76: FY 2025-26 Final Budget ResolutionYes4-1 passedrecord
2025-06-24Item 61: Sponsorship agreements with Angels Baseball LP and Anaheim Arena Management LLCYes3-2 passedrecord
2025-06-10Adopt FY 2025-26 Recommended Budget and related actionsYes4-1 passedrecord
2025-04-22Item 46: Adopt resolution urging U.S. Department of Justice to review plea agreement for Andrew Hoang DoYes4-1 passedrecord
2025-04-22Item 42: Approve recommended positions on introduced or amended legislationYes4-1 passedrecord
2025-03-11Item S33DNo3-2 passedrecord
2025-03-11Item 32 (Approved as Amended)Yes4-1 passedrecord
2025-03-11Item 32Yes2-3 failedrecord
2025-01-28SCS3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Mikhail Trubchik claimNo3-2 passedrecord

Most recent votes

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
2026-06-23Consent CalendarYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 10Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94GYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94HYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94IYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94JYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94KYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94LYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94MYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94NYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94OYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94PYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 11Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94QYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94RYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94SYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94TAbstain3-1 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94UYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94VYes3-2 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94WYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94XYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94YYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94ZNo3-2 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 12Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94AAAbstain4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94BBAbstain4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item S94CCYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 95Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 96Yes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 97Yes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 98Yes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 99Abstain3-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Memorial Adjournment - Augustino Tran CauYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Memorial Adjournment - Jill Kuli and Lester Ritter, Jr.Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 13Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 14Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 15Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 16Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 17Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 18Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 21Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Board Appointment 1Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 22Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 23Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 24Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 25Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 26Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 27Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 28Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 29Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 30Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 31Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Board Appointment 3Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 32Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 33Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 34Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 35Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 36Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 37Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 38Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 39Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 40Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 41Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Board Appointment 4Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 42Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 43Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 44Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 45Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 46Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 47Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 48Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 49Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 50Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 51Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 5Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 52Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 53Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 54Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 55Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 56Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 57Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 58Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 59Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 60Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 61Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 6Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 62Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 63Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 64Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 65Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 66Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 67Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 68Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 69Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 70Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 71 (Action 1)Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 7Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 71 (Action 2)Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 72Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Item 73Yes5-0 passedrecord

† Recorded in the minutes as a unanimous vote with attendance listed; individual positions follow from the unanimous result. All other rows are explicit roll calls from the official record.

Campaign funding (2028 cycle)

Where the money comes from

Other / unspecified$126,450 · 41%
Political committees & PACs$122,325 · 40%
Public sector$20,798 · 7%
Healthcare$18,950 · 6%
Real estate & development$6,945 · 2%
Finance & insurance$6,850 · 2%
Legal$3,950 · 1%
Hospitality, retail & cannabis$525 · 0%

Council Brief's grouping of the employer/occupation each donor self-reports on FPPC Form 460 — a categorization of those self-reported fields, not an official designation and not a claim about influence. Bar length is contribution total.

Largest contributors

Contributor Employer / occupation (as reported)Total
ORANGE COUNTY PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS ASSOC. PAC$20,000
PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS$15,000
ORANGE COUNTY PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTER'S ASSOC. PAC$12,700
Michele TownsendKaiser Permanente$10,800
California Real Estate PAC (CREPAC)$8,100
ADAM REGIABAUpfront$5,500
ASSOC. OF ORANGE COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFFS PAC$5,400
Dong Phuong Inc. DBA ABC Supermarket$5,400
DAO MEDICAL GROUP$5,400
Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs PAC$5,400
Mary DirkTroy Group$5,200
Patrick DirkTroy Group$5,200
INNOLOGIX INC.$5,000
MIKE THOMPSON'S RV SUPER STORES$5,000
LONG BEACH STATES MEN'S VOLLEYBALL COLLECTIVE LLC(RYAN BLOOM)$5,000

Itemized contributions of $100+ to this official's controlled campaign committee, as disclosed on FPPC Form 460 under California's Political Reform Act. Official filing. We publish the funding record as public fact and draw no inference about any vote.

Economic interests (Form 700)

Investments & business interests

Business positions

Personal financial interests as this official disclosed them on their FPPC Form 700 under California's Political Reform Act — public record. Real property is shown by city only (never street address). We publish the disclosure; we draw no conclusions. Statement of Economic Interests.

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