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.
The announcement came after a closed session, during which
Councilwoman Michele Martinez fell ill and was treated by
paramedics.
Members of a residents group opposed to the city’s One Broadway
Plaza project say the developer should have paid for a special
election in which voters approved the project. Harrah says no
way.
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If nothing is done, the city will not have enough cash to meet
all of its payroll obligations, according to the president of the
Santa Ana Service Employees International chapter.
Complaint filed with Orange County grand jury alleges the city
violated the law by refusing to release a consultant’s report.
Although city officials and union leaders say they can reduce
the city’s $30-million budget deficit, bankruptcy is being
whispered more often these days in City Hall.
The City Council approved agreements intended to transform a lot
at Willard Elementary School into a community park.
The Santa Ana councilman resigned from his job as an Orange
County Public Works executive amidst sexual harassment
allegations.
Santa Ana’s downtown booster organization gave a presentation
designed to counter ongoing criticism of its activities.
The city pays $9.2 million annually in premium pay to employees
with special skills or experience. Budget consultants declare this
is far above the norm.
Doubts are looming over claims by Santa Ana leaders that the
city is officially negotiating a potential move with the pro soccer
team.
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