Orange County Taxpayers Association Announces Chip Monaco As New Executive Director

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Orange County Taxpayers Association Announces Chip Monaco as New Executive Director

Seasoned Public & Private Sector Leader to Lead Orange County's Premier Taxpayer Protection Organization

ORANGE COUNTY, CA – The Orange County Taxpayers Association (OCTax) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chip Monaco as its new Executive Director. Monaco brings nearly three decades of distinguished experience in public and private sector leadership, government relations, and public policy advocacy to Orange County's only countywide organization exclusively focused on representing taxpayers.

"We are thrilled to welcome Chip Monaco as our new Executive Director," said Adam Wood, Chairman of the Orange County Taxpayers Association. "His extensive background in government relations, policy development, and organizational leadership makes him the ideal candidate to advance our mission of ensuring taxes and tax-supported programs are fair, understandable, cost-effective, and good for the economy."

Distinguished Career in Public Service

Monaco served on the Orange City Council from 2018 to 2022, championing fiscal responsibility and transparent governance. He also served as Chief Administrative Officer for the Santa Margarita Water District, overseeing critical operational divisions including customer service, information technology, and legislative affairs.

In the private sector, Monaco held senior executive positions as Regional Government Relations Manager for Waste Management, Inc. and Senior Vice President for CR&R Inc., managing solid waste and recycling operations throughout Southern California.

Prior to his private sector experience, Monaco served in various leadership roles with the County of Orange, including Chief of Staff or Policy Advisor to three elected members of the Orange County Board of Supervisors and within the County Executive Office, Public Works and Waste & Recycling Departments.

In 2022, Chip founded a strategic consulting practice specializing in public policy advocacy and strategic government relations.

Vision for OCTax's Future

"I am honored to lead an organization that has championed taxpayer interests and fiscal responsibility in Orange County for nearly four decades," said Monaco. "OCTax plays a vital role in ensuring government accountability and transparency. I look forward to building on the strong foundation established by our dedicated Board while expanding our advocacy efforts to meet the evolving challenges facing Orange County taxpayers."

Monaco holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Chapman University and a Master's in Public Administration from Chapman University/Brandman University. He previously served as Chairman of the Orange County Taxpayers Association and has extensive community involvement including board positions with various chambers of commerce and civic organizations.

About OCTax

Founded in 1986, the Orange County Taxpayers Association is the only countywide organization whose exclusive focus is to represent taxpayers on government tax and spending policy issues. OCTax advocates for Orange County taxpayers and businesses, supporting only taxes and tax-supported programs that are fair, understandable, cost-effective, and good for the economy.

Media Contact:

Chip Monaco, Executive Director

Orange County Taxpayers Association

Phone: 714-292-9326

Email: chip@OCTAX.org

Website: www.octax.org