How to navigate Orange County government services and notices

Orange County centralizes day-to-day government services, public notices and points of contact on a single government portal to help residents find what they need and take part in local decisions. The site houses landing pages for the County Clerk, Mental Health, Department of Health, Social Services, Employment Opportunities and Legislative Agendas & Minutes, and the NewsFlash pages publish recent postings, press releases and public notices.

Public health information and community clinic schedules are posted on the Department of Health pages, including vaccination clinics, free screenings and family center resources. For public safety and court-related information, the District Attorney and Sheriff’s Office publish press releases and bulletins through the county site’s NewsFlash sections; these are the primary places to check for court outcomes, sentencing notices, task force updates and community safety announcements.

Transportation planning and funding decisions are routed through the Department of Planning and the Orange County Transportation Council. Those pages post Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) documents and public comment opportunities. Because TIP and UPWP actions shape which projects get federal and state funding, the county’s posting of public-comment windows is one of the clearest ways residents can influence local road, transit and pedestrian projects.

If you need to ask a question or submit a request, most county pages include a Send Us a Message contact and a phone number at the bottom. The Orange County Government Center is located at 255 Main Street, Goshen, and the main switchboard number is 845-291-4000. Many NewsFlash items include media contact emails for follow-up and additional detail. For the most current program dates, meeting notices and press releases, check the county NewsFlash and the specific department pages directly at orangecountygov.com.

Institutionally, a single portal improves transparency and makes it easier for residents to verify agendas, minutes and public notices. That benefit depends on active oversight: notice windows for transportation and budget items can be brief, and legislative agendas are the primary record voters and watchdogs use to hold officials accountable. The practical consequence for civic life is straightforward: monitoring the portal is a low-cost way to stay informed about policy choices that affect taxes, transit, health services and public safety.

The takeaway? Make a habit of checking NewsFlash and the department pages, sign up for updates where offered and use the Send Us a Message link or the county switchboard to get answers. Our two cents? Showing up online or in person during public-comment periods is how everyday Orange County residents keep county government responsive and on the record.