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Irvine is America’s Safest Big City
During his State of the City address, Mayor Larry Agran said: “Here at Irvine City Hall, we never forget that the foremost responsibility of local government is to keep people safe. So, I begin with good news to report. For yet another year — the 21st year in a row — according to FBI statistics on violent crime in major cities, Irvine has been ranked as the Safest Big City in America!”
The Mayor also reported that violent crime in Irvine dropped by 5% and property crime fell by 16% last year.
Mayor Agran thanked the City’s public safety officers: “On behalf of a grateful Irvine community, I want to take this moment to thank Chief Michael Kent and our entire Irvine Police Department for yet another year of outstanding work!”
OCPA Charges Higher Monthly Electricity Rates for Dirtier Energy
In 2022, Irvine’s electricity customers were automatically enrolled in the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA).
Since that time, Irvine City Councilmember Kathleen Treseder, who is Irvine’s representative on the OCPA board, has continued to mislead the City’s electricity customers by falsely claiming that OCPA charges lower monthly rates and provides more renewable energy than Southern California Edison (SCE).
According to OCPA’s own website, Irvine electricity customers enrolled in OCPA are being charged about $20/month more than SCE charges it customers. And OCPA’s state-mandated reports show that 75% of OCPA’s Basic Choice tier — the energy tier Irvine customers are enrolled in — is nearly twice as dirty as SCE’s default tier.
Irvine is One of the Greenest Cities in America
Thanks to its abundance of parks, bikeways, open spaces and trees, last year Irvine was ranked the greenest city in Southern California and the fourth greenest city in the entire nation. And the Trust for Public Land recognized Irvine’s park system as the second-best in America.
The City’s high percentage of green space and its environmental leadership has been part of Irvine’s foundation since its earliest planning. The City’s Master Plan called for parks, open space, walking trails, and bike paths to be woven throughout neighborhoods.
An impressive 28% of Irvine’s land is dedicated to parks and green spaces, which is nearly double the national average. And 96% of Irvine residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park.
Mayor Agran Joins National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation
In the lead-up to Earth Day, Mayor Larry Agran has joined mayors across America in challenging residents to make a long-term commitment to conserve water, reduce pollution, and use natural resources more efficiently.
The National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation takes place during the month of April, inviting residents to support the City’s sustainability goals by making a series of simple, impactful online pledges.
“In a City known for thoughtful planning and responsible water use, Irvine can lead by example and show how small, everyday actions add up to real conservation,” said Mayor Agran.
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