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OC supervisors to vote on whether to remove Andrew Do from his committees
The empty seat of Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do who was not in attendance at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Aug. 27, 2024.
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Brian Feinzimer
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LAist
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Topline:
Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do, who has been at the center of a long-running LAist investigation, could be stripped of his committee assignments on the O.C. Board of Supervisors today.
Why now: The Orange County Board of Supervisors are expected to vote on whether to remove Do from at least four committees during their 9 a.m. meeting, which you can find more information about here.
Why it matters: Do, who didn’t show up to the previous board meeting, has faced numerous calls to resign since LAist's investigation began last November. In August, FBI and IRS agents searched his home. A home owned by his daughter, Rhiannon Do, was also searched. Rhiannon Do was named in a lawsuit filed by O.C. officials that alleges she, and others, "brazenly plundered" millions in public funds. Supervisor Do has defended his family.
The backstory: Board Chair Don Wagner said in a statement two weeks ago he had moved for a vote on "the removal of Supervisor Andrew Do from all board/chairman committee assignments,” adding that he expects unanimous approval.
How to attend: You can tune in via the county's livestream here. To attend in person, visit the County Administration North building at 400 W. Civic Center Drive in Santa Ana. You can submit a comment remotely by emailing response@ocgov.com.
Go deeper: Read the latest in the LAist investigation.
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