UC Irvine and its School of Social Ecology are conducting and publishing polls focused on the residents of Orange County. Recent headlines show its topics concerning the just-completed 2024 election but also salient issues of county residents in general. The poll results regularly appear in the LA Times and Orange County Register.
- Many OC residents skeptical of election results, potentially swaying key races, poll finds. Hannah Fry, LA Times 4-29-24
- “We just can’t afford to live here!” Housing costs are driving people out of Orange County. Hannah Fry, LA Times 8-9-24
- Poll: Half of Orange County considers move, weighs price vs. quality of life. Andre Mouchard, OC Register 8-14-24
- Economy Sways Local Voters. Hannah Kang, OC Register 12-6-24
- How OC’s diverse electorate is shifting. Hanna Kang, OC Register 12-12-24
The poll is directed by the school’s top administrator, Dean Jon Gould. He initiated it three years ago, shortly after assuming leadership of the School of Social Ecology. I consulted with Jon on the polling start-up and have been impressed with the speed and quality of the project.
The school is also sponsoring panels and other events with state and national academics, analysts, and political reporters to engage UCI students, faculty, administrators and local residents. The most recent election panel entitled “What Happened and Why” attracted a large audience with many of California’s top political reporters and columnists. It received extensive media coverage.
UCI and the School of Social Ecology have greatly enhanced their visibility while offering expertise concerning social and political issues in Orange County.
Congratulations, UCI and SSE.
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