Eggs & Issues Podcast with OC Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento

The Eggs & Issues Podcast, presented by the Orange Chamber of Commerce, brings the community together in a live-audience setting to hear directly from business leaders, local officials, and community partners about the issues shaping Orange. Recorded live at our monthly breakfast forum, each episode captures the energy of the room and the conversations that matter most to our city.

The program runs from 8am to 9am, with networking opportunities available before the event starting at 7:45am and after the event until 9:30am.

Each breakfast will have a new topic based on current and pressing issues around the region. This format will be the perfect place for community members to be in the know about current issues in and around Orange!

*Opinions expressed by our Eggs & Issues guest speaker or panel are the speaker's / panelist's own views and do not reflect the view of the Orange Chamber of Commerce.

Our guest this month is OC Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento
Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento represents the Second District, bringing decades of public service and community advocacy to the Board of Supervisors. A longtime resident of Santa Ana, Supervisor Sarmiento has built a career rooted in equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all residents of Orange County. Before joining the Board, he served 14 years on the Santa Ana City Council, including two years as the city’s Mayor.

During his tenure, he was known for championing fiscal responsibility, affordable housing initiatives, environmental sustainability, and youth programs that uplift future leaders.

His leadership reflected a commitment to balancing economic growth with the well-being of local families and small businesses. As Supervisor, Sarmiento continues to focus on key regional priorities such as public safety, mental health resources, clean communities, and transparent governance. He also advocates strongly for underserved communities, ensuring that county programs and services reach those most in need.

An attorney and small business owner, Supervisor Sarmiento understands both the challenges and opportunities facing local entrepreneurs.

He and his wife Eva are raising their family in Orange County, reinforcing his passion for building a stronger, more connected community where residents and businesses can thrive.