In a presentation of the City’s financial position and growing deficit , the Orange City Council directed staff to bring back an agreement with a professional research firm to study the feasibility of potential revenue measures while identifying budget/service priorities . On October 24 , 2023 , the City Council approved an agreement with Fairbank , Maslin , Maullin , Metz & Associates ( FM3 ) to conduct the survey . FM3 released the survey in mid - December and the results were presented at the February 27 , 2024 , City Council meeting .  
   The survey showed nearly half of survey participants believe the City of Orange is heading in the right direction but would like the City to assist those experiencing homelessness , address crime , bolster safety , and provide more affordable housing . Additionally , as the City of Orange continues to prepare the Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 budget , Orange residents stressed they would like to maintain 9 - 1 - 1 emergency responses , fire protection , property crime prevention , assist individuals experiencing homelessness , and recruit and retain well - trained paramedics , firefighters , and police officers .  
   In studying the feasibility of two potential revenue measures , the results underscored the importance of communication and ensuring Orange residents have a stronger understanding and connection with the City .
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