Orange County Censures Supervisor Andrew Do

The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to censure First District Supervisor Andrew Do for unethical conduct and misuse of public funds. Do directed over $13 million in taxpayer money, primarily federal COVID relief funds, to nonprofits, including Viet America Society, where his daughter held leadership roles, without disclosing his familial ties. This has led to multiple investigations and lawsuits alleging embezzlement by the nonprofits' leaders. Amidst growing calls for his resignation, Do has missed several board meetings and has been stripped of his committee assignments. The board is also voting on transparency reforms to review county contracts and enforce new disclosure policies inspired by recent legislation. Despite the censure being primarily symbolic, it underscores the board’s strong condemnation of Do's actions.