The Orange County Taxpayers Association has elected a new slate of officers for 2008.

Kristine Thalman who heads the Building Industry Association in OC is the new chair.  Matt Petteruto, chief of staff to Supervisor Bill Campbell is the new vice chair.  The rest of the officers are listed below:

Second vice chair:  George Basye, Aera Energy

Secretary:  Lucy Dunn, Orange County Business Council

Treasurer:  Ray Grangoff, Apartment Association of Orange County

President:  Reed Royalty, Reed Royalty Public Affairs

OCTax is known for bringing sound judgment and reason to matters of public policy that impacts taxpayers in Orange County.  They have also recently started a political action committee that will likely become an important player in OC elections in cycles to come.