P.A.C.E. Administration • 2026–2027

Promises are becoming measurable progress.

The P.A.C.E. Administration is modernizing PHCC, growing participation, widening access, building partnerships, and restoring programs that help Pine Hills move forward. This public dashboard records what has been completed, what is underway, and what comes next.

Results at a Glance

Momentum residents can see and use.

These are not simply activities. They are new tools, stronger systems, expanded opportunities, and renewed programs that increase PHCC’s capacity to serve Pine Hills.

144%

Original membership goal achieved

PHCC passed its initial goal of 100 members and established a new goal of 200.

30+

New partner and vendor organizations

More than six times the original five-partner benchmark.

12+

Major systems and initiatives launched

Digital tools, public resources, committees, programs, and governance improvements.

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Any

Device, screen, or platform

The new PHCC website is responsive and easier to navigate from phones, tablets, and computers.

Historic Membership Growth

The largest membership in PHCC’s 54-year history.

The original administration goal was 100 members. PHCC reached 144 members by August 1, 2026, with growth across every membership level. The next milestone is 200 members.

Original Goal Exceeded by 44 Members
144 / 200 72% of the new goal
Current membership New goal: 200
38Adult Members
28Senior Members
42Student Members
36Organization Members
Membership growth is not only a number. It expands community voice, strengthens PHCC’s volunteer base, and connects more residents, students, seniors, businesses, nonprofits, and neighborhood organizations.

Operating Principles in Action

How the P.A.C.E. Administration Works

These principles define how this administration governs, engages residents, and turns vision into action. Each letter of P.A.C.E. reflects a guiding commitment that shapes decision-making and community impact.

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Operating Principle

Maximum Participation

We will actively involve the community’s vibrant youth and residents of all ages in shaping Council decisions and the future of Pine Hills.

  • Add youth representation and elevate emerging leaders.
  • Strengthen membership drives and civic involvement.
  • Create engaging events and workshops that boost participation.
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Operating Principle

Comprehensive Accessibility

We are committed to making the Council open, transparent, and accessible through digital platforms and modern systems that remove barriers to engagement.

  • Expand access through digital tools and public information.
  • Modernize membership payment and renewal options.
  • Reduce barriers that limit resident participation.
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Operating Principle

Deep Collaboration

We will strategically partner with elected officials, neighborhood organizations, institutions, and businesses to address complex community issues and unify efforts.

  • Create pathways for new partnership opportunities.
  • Formalize relationships that expand community capacity.
  • Build investment channels that support Pine Hills directly.
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Operating Principle

Clear Excellence

We will deliver measurable results and uphold high standards in all Council projects, services, and governance practices.

  • Focus on outcomes, not just discussion.
  • Advance stronger standards for accountability and governance.
  • Modernize policies and structures to meet community needs.

Administration Goals for 2026–2027

Read the full goals and objectives guiding the work.

The progress dashboard measures execution, but these goal areas explain the administration’s original commitments, intended actions, and measurable results in greater detail.

Goal Area 1

Modernizing Civic Participation

Advancing Participation and Accessibility through modern systems, stronger engagement, and broader community involvement.

Objective 1.1

Digital Accessibility and Transparency

Action: Launch the PHCC Digital Hub, a centralized, mobile-first online platform for meeting minutes, financial documents, project trackers, and other public information housed on the PHCC website.

Measurable Result: Increase digital engagement and website traffic by 30% and achieve 100% digital accessibility for council documents.

Objective 1.2

Youth Engagement and Leadership Pipeline

Action: Establish a formal Youth & Emerging Leaders program to prepare the next generation of Council leaders and actively integrate youth and Gen Z input into committees and civic engagement efforts.

Measurable Result: Increase non-senior resident membership by 15% and integrate youth input into 20% of standing committee agendas during the administration.

Goal Area 2

Accelerating Community Priorities

Using Collaboration and Excellence to move infrastructure, transportation, safety, cleanliness, and accountability priorities forward.

Objective 2.1

Securing Commitments for Infrastructure and Safety

Action: Systematically collaborate with Orange County officials to secure dedicated funding and firm timelines for at least two of three stated priorities: infrastructure improvements, multi-modal transportation, and increased pedestrian safety.

Measurable Result: Publish a clear, publicly recognized timeline for 100% of the priority list and secure formal financial commitments for at least one major project.

Objective 2.2

Establishing Accountability Through the Scorecard

Action: Create and publish the Clean, Safe, & Prosperous Scorecard, a public quarterly report card tracking metrics such as project completion, code enforcement response, cleanliness, safety, and quality-of-life data.

Measurable Result: Publish the scorecard quarterly and demonstrate measurable improvement in key safety and cleanliness indicators within 18 months.

Goal Area 3

Enhancing Council Capacity and Trust

Strengthening Excellence and Collaboration through transparency, modern governance, and a larger community partnership network.

Objective 3.1

Achieving Transparency Excellence

Action: Upgrade the Council’s transparency profile by demonstrating stronger financial practices, public accountability, documentation, and access to organizational information.

Measurable Result: Achieve Gold or Platinum Candid transparency within the first five months of the administration.

Objective 3.2

Expanding the Collaboration Network

Action: Actively engage and formalize partnerships with civic, educational, institutional, nonprofit, and business organizations to expand PHCC’s capacity for collective action.

Measurable Result: Recruit and formalize partnerships with at least five new key civic organizations or local businesses, representing a 20% expansion of the existing network.

These goals remain the administration’s guiding commitments. The tracker below reports progress against them and distinguishes completed outcomes from active or long-term work.

Honest Public Accountability

P.A.C.E. Goals and Progress Tracker

Reporting Period: Through July 31, 2026
Goal 1.1 • Participation & Accessibility

Digital Access and Transparency

Major Milestone Complete

Build a mobile-first digital hub that makes PHCC information easier to find, understand, and use.

Entirely new responsive PHCC website launched
Searchable site directory launched
Membership directory launched
Resource hub and resource tabs revamped
P.A.C.E. newsletter archive launched
Assessment: The core digital-access commitment has moved from concept to public use. Continued document publishing remains an ongoing responsibility.
Goal 1.2 • Participation

Membership and Emerging Leadership

Ahead of Goal

Grow membership, broaden participation, and create pathways for younger residents and emerging leaders.

Original 100-member goal exceeded
144 members across all four membership levels
42 student members enrolled
Largest membership in PHCC’s 54-year history
Assessment: Membership growth is a clear administration success. Formal leadership-pipeline development remains active work.
Goal 2.1 • Collaboration & Excellence

Infrastructure, Transportation, and Safety Advocacy

Long-Term Work

Secure clearer commitments, timelines, and investment for Pine Hills infrastructure, mobility, and pedestrian safety priorities.

Priority issues elevated through PHCC advocacy and public communication
Government and stakeholder relationships expanded
Assessment: Advocacy is active, but this goal should not be labeled complete until public timelines or formal financial commitments are documented.
Goal 2.2 • Excellence

Clean, Safe & Prosperous Accountability

Foundation Built

Create recurring public reporting that connects PHCC’s mission to visible progress, milestones, and quality-of-life work.

Public administration goals page established
Live progress reporting redesigned around evidence and status
Adopt-A-Highway Program relaunched
Lucky’s Litter Activity Book launched
Assessment: The reporting platform and program foundation exist. A full community scorecard will require reliable external data and recurring updates.
Goal 3.1 • Excellence

Governance and Transparency Excellence

Completed

Strengthen accountability, governing documents, public information, and nonprofit transparency practices.

Candid Platinum Transparency achieved
Articles & Bylaws modernized and member approved
First governing-document update since 2021
Public access to governance information improved
Assessment: The stated rating goal was achieved and the governance framework was strengthened. Maintenance now becomes the standard.
Goal 3.2 • Collaboration

Partnership Network Expansion

Goal Exceeded

Expand PHCC’s capacity by building relationships with civic, educational, nonprofit, institutional, and business partners.

More than 30 new vendor and partner organizations engaged
Original benchmark of five new partners exceeded more than sixfold
New health, wellness, historical, environmental, and business initiatives supported
Assessment: Network growth substantially exceeded the original goal. The next measure of success is the depth and durability of those partnerships.

Promises Into Progress

Turning vision into visible action.

These milestones provide the evidence behind the goals and progress tracker above. Each reflects a completed public-facing improvement, a restored program, or an initiative actively moving toward launch through July 31, 2026.

Launched

New Responsive PHCC Website

A modern, mobile-responsive website that adapts to the device members and residents use.

Visit PHCC Online →
Launched

PHCC Site Directory

A searchable directory that helps residents quickly locate programs, resources, governance documents, events, and services.

Explore the Site Directory →
Launched

Membership Directory

A new public directory that recognizes members and makes the Council’s growing network more visible.

View the Membership Directory →
Revamped

Pine Hills Resource Hub

Resource pages were reorganized and expanded to make family, employment, school, government, transit, and community information easier to access.

Explore Community Resources →
Launched

P.A.C.E. Newsletter Archive

A central archive now preserves administration newsletters, public notices, updates, and communications for future reference.

Browse the Archive →
Launched

Community Health, Wellness & Resource Ad-Hoc Committee

A dedicated committee has been established to coordinate PHCC’s health, wellness, and resource fair and strengthen community service connections.

Learn About the Committee →
Launched

PHCC/Pine Hills Historical Commission

The Commission is officially active to preserve, document, and share Pine Hills history as the community approaches its 75th anniversary.

Explore the Historical Commission →
Relaunched

Adopt-A-Highway Program

PHCC restored its highway cleanup program to bring residents and partners together around a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming Pine Hills.

View the AAH Program →
Relaunched

Lucky’s Litter Activity Book

A youth-friendly education tool now helps families teach environmental stewardship, litter prevention, and community pride.

Meet Lucky and Learn More →
Preparing Relaunch

Shop Pine Hills Program

PHCC is preparing to relaunch the local business promotion program and create new ways to connect residents with Pine Hills businesses.

Preview Shop Pine Hills →
Modernized

PHCC Brand and Public Communications

A refreshed visual identity and consistent P.A.C.E. messaging now better reflect the Council’s mission, energy, and future direction.

Read the President’s Message →
Member Approved

Updated Articles & Bylaws

PHCC’s governing documents were updated for the first time since 2021 and approved at the June General Meeting, creating a more modern framework for governance.

Review Governing Documents →

The P.A.C.E. Difference

Setting the P.A.C.E. for a Better Pine Hills.

Participation, Accessibility, Collaboration, and Excellence are not only words. They are the standards used to decide what PHCC builds, how it communicates, and how progress is measured.

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Participation

Record membership, student engagement, committees, volunteer programs, and more ways for residents to take part.

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Accessibility

A responsive website, site directory, resource hub, membership directory, and communication archives.

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Collaboration

More than 30 new partners and vendors supporting programs, events, resources, and collective action.

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Excellence

Platinum transparency, modernized governing documents, stronger branding, and evidence-based public reporting.

The record is historic. The work is only beginning.

PHCC has entered a new era of participation, accessibility, collaboration, and excellence. Help us reach 200 members and continue building a cleaner, safer, more connected, and more prosperous Pine Hills.