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Residents and advocates are rallying against an $836 million tourist tax commitment, urging Orange County to pause and prioritize vital transit and housing needs instead.

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Community groups, unions and residents urge pause on $800M-plus TDT commitments, call for transit and housing options
Dozens of public commenters told the commission not to rush to allocate nearly $1 billion in tourist tax money, urging the board to wait for possible state TDT reform and to prioritize transit and affordable housing. Speakers included Sunrise Movement, Unite Here and local labor leaders.
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October 23, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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The Sunrise Movement is rallying support for a bold new transit plan that promises to cut costs and improve safety for Orange County residents, but can TransMAC navigate the financial hurdles ahead?

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Community urges TransMAC to back STAR feasibility study as staff flags costs, jurisdictional hurdles
Sunrise Movement presenters and multiple public commenters urged TransMAC to support and help fund a feasibility study for the STAR rapid-transit plan; county staff cautioned that corridors lie on state roads, research and PD&E work is needed, and a full feasibility study will be costly (staff estimated north of $1,000,000).
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October 9, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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The Orange County Board is moving forward with a feasibility study for the STAR Rapid Transit plan after receiving overwhelming public support, including over 3,200 petition signatures!

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Commissioners back feasibility review for STAR rapid transit after broad public support
After more than 3,000 petition signatures and wide public comment, the board agreed to direct staff to scope a feasibility study to assess corridors, estimate TIF potential, identify funding options and gaps in existing corridor studies for the STAR rapid‑transit initiative.
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October 1, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Orange County officials are pushing for nearly $1.9 million in federal funds to revolutionize public transportation in rural areas, ensuring reliable transit for all residents.

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Legislators Seganga and Paduk seek federal funds for municipal transit expansion
Request for nearly $1.9 million in federal funds supports public transportation in non-urban areas.
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February 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM