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.
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Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Council Votes to Devote Entire Budget Surplus to Police
A majority of council members, led by Mayor Miguel Pulido and Councilman Vincent Sarmiento, want to go beyond the 40-officer expansion of the police force this year.
Posted inCorrections, Countywide, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana City Manager Gets $17,000 Bonus
During a closed-door meeting, the Santa Ana City Council Tuesday night approved a $17,000 performance bonus for City Manager David Cavazos, an incentive council supporters said was needed to keep their “MVP” player.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana City Manager Acknowledges Romance With Employee
In a letter to Mayor Miguel Pulido, David Cavazos argues his romantic relationship with a city staffer breaks no laws or city rules. But ethics experts say such relationships pose a conflict of interest and open the door to lawsuits.
Posted inInvestigative, News Briefs, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Council Committee Wants Stricter Rules on Legal Defense Funds
The request comes as Mayor Miguel Pulido has raised $44,750 for his legal defense fund to pay legal bills associated with criminal and state investigations into his land swap with a city contractor.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana City Manager Gets a Raise After All
After bowing to public pressure and rejecting a $15,750 bonus for City Manager David Cavazos last month, council members ended up giving him a $3,937.50 salary bump Tuesday.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Business Owners Get Crack at New Downtown Tax
On July 1, they may comment on a proposal for a new downtown business improvement district that is seen as a compromise of the bitter dispute over Downtown Inc.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana, Transportation
Council Majority Chipping Away at Mayor’s Authority
Members of the council vote to strip Mayor Miguel Pulido of his power to make appointments to council subcommittees.
Posted inSanta Ana
A Changing of the Guard in Santa Ana
In a gesture aimed at decentralizing power on Santa Ana City Council, newly appointed Mayor Pro Tem Sal Tinajero said he will hand off the post to another council member in two years.
