BUENA PARK, CA –Today, the Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) voted unanimously to endorse Connor Traut’s campaign for Orange County Supervisor. Traut is running for the 4th Supervisorial District to succeed Supervisor Doug Chaffee, who is term-limited.
Florice Hoffman, Chair of the DPOC, released the following statement regarding their endorsement:
“Connor’s level of dedication and years of commitment to bettering his community hasn’t gone unnoticed. He’s built lasting relationships, delivered results, and always showed up for his community when it mattered most. Local elected oicials and organizations are proudly rallying behind his campaign because he’s earned their trust and they
believe in his ability to unite, lead, and take action. It’s clear that Connor Traut is the right choice for Supervisor. And that’s why the Democratic Party of Orange County is honored to endorse him.”
The DPOC joins a growing list of endorsers including Orange County Supervisors Doug Cha#ee and Katrina Foley; Congressman Mike Levin; State Assemblymembers Cottie Petrie-Norris, Sharon Quirk-Silva, and Avelino Valencia, and dozens of local elected officials.
ABOUT CONNOR TRAUT
Connor Traut is a local Vice Mayor, attorney, father, and fourth-generation Orange County resident.
Connor was elected to the Buena Park City Council in 2018 by the largest margin of victory in the city’s history. He served as Mayor of Buena Park from 2020 to 2021. Connor previously served as an elected School Board
Trustee for the Centralia Elementary School District from 2014 to 2018.
Professionally, Connor works as a consumer protection trial attorney. Connor currently serves as a board director of the Orange County Fire Authority and as a board member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central OC.
Connor’s previous community service includes work as an Orange County Juvenile Justice Commissioner and Judicial Law Clerk for the Orange County Superior Court, and board leadership of the Police Officers’ Honorary
Association, Cops for Kids, Head Start, Arts Council, and Eli Home Shelters for Abused Children.
Connor earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science and a law degree from Chapman University. Connor and his wife Cheyenne, an elementary school teacher and doctoral candidate, reside in Buena Park
with their son, Calum, and two goldendoodles.
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