Members of the council vote to strip Mayor Miguel Pulido of his power to make appointments to council subcommittees.
Tag: Michelle Martinez
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr., Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana
Taxpayer Advocate: Santa Ana Illegally Transferring Funds
The city has been transferring millions of dollars dedicated toward water expenses to the city’s general fund to pay for public safety costs.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Pulido Proposes Law to Discourage Official Vietnam Visitors
The mayor calls it a “stand for freedom.” Critics question the timing, calling it a last-minute tactic to gain votes.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Council Makes Progress on Sunshine Ordinance
Council members spent hours Monday night editing line-by-line a proposed law that would increase transparency at City Hall.
Posted inGovernment, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Voters Go to Polls Tuesday With Eyes Turned Already to November
The top vote getters seem easy to predict, but thanks to the new open primary system there are some interesting battles for second place.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Grindle Questions Contribution to Martinez Campaign
Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez violated the city’s
campaign finance limits when her Assembly campaign accepted $500
from a firm shortly after voting to approve its city contract, says
watchdog Shirley Grindle.
Posted inSanta Ana
Searches for New City Manager and City Attorney Still On
Council members remain committed to conducting a national search
to replace retired City Manager Dave Ream, says one councilman.
Posted inInvestigative, Norberto Santana, Jr., Politics & Elections
The Battle Behind the Battle for the 69th Assembly District
Democratic Party leaders will gather this weekend to vote on a
pre-endorsement in the race. The decision could end up as a
referendum on the party’s future.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr., Santa Ana
Can Alvarez Find a Loophole and Run for a Fourth Council Term?
The city has sought an outside legal opinion on whether the
councilwoman, who is thought to be termed out, can be allowed on
the ballot.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Era of Transparency, We Hardly Knew Ye
The city, vowing better media relations, hired a contract public
information officer earlier this year. His contract ran out in
June, and the city did not renew it.
