Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez, who is running against Andrew Do for the 1st District seat, is drawing flak for numerous meeting absences, lucrative public stipends, and luxury travel on the taxpayers’ dime.
Tag: Michele Martinez
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Has Mayor Pulido Found a Way Around Santa Ana’s Campaign Money Laws?
In a departure from his past campaigns, Miguel Pulido is apparently depending entirely on independent groups to run his re-election. But there are questions about whether he’s playing by the rules.
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: New Trails Blazed in OC for Veterans, Homeless and Politicking
Retired labor leader Nick Berardino reflects on the effort to establish the county’s first veterans’ museum. County homeless czar Susan Price charts out a strategy for combating homelessness. County supervisors get called out for politicking with public resources.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide, Transportation
Martinez: Education and Awareness for Motorists, Pedestrians and Bicylists
Knowing the rules of the road and our shared responsibilities help to make streets safer for all.
Posted inGovernment, Housing & Homelessness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
County Approves Homeless Services Center in Former Bus Depot
The Los Angeles-based non-profit The Midnight Mission will receive up to $1.4 million over the next year to run a 300-bed shelter and service center at the now-shuttered Santa Ana Transit Terminal adjacent to the Civic Center.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Council Approves More Police at Civic Center
The plan comes on the heels of the council declaring a “public health and safety crisis” at the downtown Civic Center. The number of officers assigned to patrol the area will double from seven to 14, and they will be assisted by private security guards.
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Santa Ana City Council Members Often No-Shows at Committee Meetings
In 2012, the so-called “Santa Ana Spring” council members touted the revival of committees on key city issues as an example of a more transparent city government. Now the meetings are mostly cancelled.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Supervisors to Santa Ana: ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ on Civic Center Homeless Crisis
The county Board of Supervisors during a special meeting Tuesday challenged Santa Ana leaders to decide before Election Day whether they will join with the county in an effort to address the homelessness crisis at the downtown Civic Center.
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Santa Ana City Manager Criticized for Awarding Executive Bonuses
The “performance bonuses” have drawn the ire of the city’s rank-and-file workers, as well as Councilwoman Michele Martinez. Cavazos points out that lower-level workers have benefits – like overtime – that executives don’t.
Posted inCountywide, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Do and Correa Maintain Large Fundraising Leads
Former state Sen. Lou Correa and incumbent Supervisor Andrew Do have big fundraising leads in their respective races for U.S. House and county supervisor seats, but winning the money race doesn’t necessarily mean victory on Election Day.
