as he became a trusted advisor to Japanese companies seeking to expand internationally.

Rafu Staff and Wire Service ReportsSANTA ANA — Orange County Chief Executive Officer Frank Kim has announced his retirement after nearly 29 years with the county.Kim wrote:I am writing to inform you that I will be retiring from my position as county executive officer with the County of Orange between March 31.

Kim also was CEO for the building of the new county Hall of Administration and several other office buildings for the county in downtown Santa Ana.And then he led the county through the COVID-19 pandemic.and I am proud of the accomplishments we have achieved together.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the Board of Supervisors.so available and … his years of experience as the former CFO has allowed Frank to know all of the nooks and crannies in the county.

for the support and trust I have received over the years.

Kim served as interim CEO for six months before he got the job officially.and a single crime targeting a Vietnamese victim.

”Black residents again were targeted at a higher rate than other racial groups.followed by intimidation (18%).

Reported hate crimes in the county rose to their highest level in 21 years in 2022.a 25% decline from the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.