David Cavazos increased his Phoenix pension by cashing in unused time off despite promising to put a stop to the practice.
Category: Santa Ana
Santa Ana, the county seat and Orange County’s only sanctuary city, is home to about 313,000 people. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, policing and immigration.
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How Much Did GOP Chief’s Firm Make From City Event?
As a city investigation into the finances of Costa Mesa’s 60th anniversary event continues, questions are being raised about payments to an event company co-owned by Orange County Republican Party Chairman Scott Baugh.
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Nowhere to Play
A young Santa Ana resident writes about the difficulties, including confrontations with police, he has finding a venue for his band’s music on the streets of Santa Ana.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
New City Manager Comes With Big Ideas, Controversy
David Cavazos has been praised for his forward-thinking approach to budget cutting in Phoenix. But he has taken flak for a regressive food tax.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Hundreds in Santa Ana Take Part in Strategic Plan Meeting
The high turnout for a session on the city’s long-range vision indicates that an awakening in civic engagement, brought on by a new sunshine ordinance, continues.
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Santa Ana City Manager Will Receive Big Salary and Pension
David Cavazos, who was officially hired on Monday, will be eligible to receive a six-figure pension from Phoenix while also receiving more than $550,000 in compensation from Santa Ana in the coming year.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Santa Ana Council Approves Zoning for Homeless Shelters
The move was made to bring the city into compliance with a state Senate bill that requires cities to make land available for shelters.
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Santa Ana Council OKs Contract With New City Manager
Council members will pay top dollar to David Cavazos, the city manager of Phoenix, and say his stewardship will be a “game changer.”
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New Santa Ana City Manager’s Pay Could Exceed $500,000 a Year
David Cavazos would be among the highest paid in the state. The council members likely violated the Brown Act when deciding to make the offer.
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Santa Ana Council Likely to Appoint New City Manager Monday
Amid a tumultuous period, council members are unanimously backing the hiring of Phoenix City Manager David Cavazos.
