Sydney Aylward, Duane Cave, and Thomas A. Turk, Ph.D. Join Orange County Business Council Board of Directors
IRVINE, CA (October 24, 2025) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) is proud to announce its 2025 Legislators of the Year: Senator Kelly Seyarto, Senator Tony Strickland and Assemblymember Laurie Davies. This award recognizes Orange County lawmakers who demonstrate exceptional leadership in advancing policies that support jobs, housing, infrastructure and business growth.
The three legislators tied for the top score on OCBC’s 2025 Legislative Scorecard, aligning with the Council on 14 of 16 priority votes, an 87.5 percent alignment rate. Their commitment to policies that promote business growth, strengthen infrastructure and expand economic opportunity makes them deserving of this recognition.
“On behalf of the Orange County Business Council, I want to thank Senator Seyarto, Senator Strickland and Assemblymember Davies for their consistent advocacy for policies that allow businesses to succeed,” said Jeff Ball, President and CEO of OCBC. “Their leadership is critical to preserving Orange County’s economic vitality and ensuring our region remains a premier destination for innovation, investment and job creation.”
The 2025 legislative session concluded with Governor Gavin Newsom acting on all measures by the October 12 deadline. OCBC tracked dozens of priority bills, evaluating how members of Orange County’s delegation voted on issues that affect the region’s economy, workforce and competitiveness.
“This legislative cycle presented significant challenges for California’s business community,” said Amanda Walsh, Vice President of Government Affairs for OCBC. “Many overburdensome measures reached the Governor’s desk, making it harder for employers to thrive. Recognizing legislators who support balanced practical solutions is critical as we work toward a more sustainable business climate.”
OCBC’s Legislative Scorecard serves as a key accountability tool, measuring how well Orange County’s state lawmakers represent the business community on issues that affect the region’s economy, workforce and competitiveness.
To view the full 2025 Legislative Scorecard, visit ocbc.org.
About Orange County Business Council
For nearly 30 years, Orange County Business Council (OCBC) has been representing and promoting the region’s business community together with government and academia to enhance the economic development of Orange County, California. The Council’s core initiatives include advocating for adequate investment in regional and statewide infrastructure, education development that leads to a competitive workforce, advocating for a range of housing, and developing pro-business solutions that lead to economic growth of the nation’s sixth most populous county. Member organizations include businesses and local organizations representing a diverse cross section of industries including biomedical, construction, education, financial services, health care, manufacturing, municipalities, nonprofit, real estate, technology, tourism, transportation, real estate and utilities. For more information, visit ocbc.org.
MEDIA CONTACT
Sarah Ghebrial
Vice President of Public Affairs, Orange County Business Council
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