There are 34 cities in Orange County, all are members of the Orange County Division and the League of California Cities. Cities are the level of government closest to the people and provide the essential services citizens rely upon, such as police and fire protection, road maintenance, parks and recreation, libraries, water, sewer and trash collection.
Cities also plan for future development and work with the community to determine future growth.
City council members are elected by the community to set policy and determine the direction of the community, unlike other levels of government, locally elected officials live and work in the area and are more accessible.