Attorney says her review of the mayor’s deal with a city contractor has been “document intensive” and is taking longer than expected.
Tag: Claudia Alvarez
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Records Indicate Financiers of Alvarez Bid for Fourth Term
A developer paid $5,000 for a legal opinion on whether the former Santa Ana councilwoman could run for a fourth term, according to report.
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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.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Fate of Santa Ana’s Downtown Tax Likely to Hinge On Election
The controversial tax is on life support, but the November election could empower a new City Council to revive it next year.
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Council Votes Final Approval for Sunshine Ordinance
This week’s vote establishes an ordinance to increase transparency at City Hall. Backers were jubilant.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Council Approves Sunshine Law
Debate between city staff and council members over specific provisions continued well into the night. Meanwhile, activists who pushed for the ordinance reacted with jubilation.
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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.
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OC Democrats Endorse Benavides for Santa Ana Mayor
Monday’s vote marks the first time in recent memory that a challenger to longtime Mayor Miguel Pulido has received the party’s endorsement.
Posted inEducation, Santa Ana, Transportation
An Education in Openness: Questions for Sonia Carvalho
Santa Ana’s new city attorney talks about government ethics, the challenges facing her office and a legal requirement that council members pay attention.
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Downtown Promotion Tax Receives Stay of Execution
The county granted the city an extension to approve the levy for next year, but it still seems unlikely that the tax will continue.
