Commentary Orange County, Calif. is a metropolis of 34 unique cities which house more than 3 million residents. There are unincorporated areas in Orange County, such as Rossmoor and Midway City, where residents rely on the Orange County Board of Supervisors to be their legislative body. When I served as a county supervisor, I worked hard to encourage unincorporated areas to merge into adjacent cities, as local control is a more efficient governance approach for property owners. Orange County is roughly 800 square miles, making it the second most densely-populated county in California. It is also the sixth most populated county in the nation. There are some 20 states with lower populations than Orange County’s. Along with eight years on the board of supervisors, I had the privilege of serving as Orange County’s Treasurer-Tax Collector for twelve years. I have an affection and concern for every city within our borders. …