The official appointments end a year of City Council debate on the issue.
Tag: Dave Ream
Santa Ana Chamber Divided Over Hiring Paul Walters
Some in the business community want the City Council to resume a national search for a permanent city manager.
Source: 50-50 Chance Walters Will Be New City Manager
Word is Councilwoman Michele Martinez has changed her mind and
Councilman Sal Tinajero is the swing vote on appointing new city
manager.
Should Empty Bus Station Be Made a Homeless Shelter?
Supervisor John Moorlach wants the now-closed bus depot across
from the Orange County Civic Center opened for those without
shelter. Santa Ana leaders are not enthusiastic about the idea.
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.
City Manager Agenda Item Ignites Rumors in City Hall
In Santa Ana, will interim City Manager Paul Walters — who is
also police chief — be appointed permanent city manager?
Santa Ana Service Employees Unhappy With Budget Deal
Service employees union leaders say they’ve been unfairly
targeted in Santa Ana officials’ efforts to pare down a massive
budget deficit.
Former City Manager Blamed for Santa Ana’s Budget Crisis
Some City Council members now say Dave Ream misled them when he
gave assurances that the city could afford generous deals with its
public safety unions.
Santa Ana City Manager Search Suspended … Again
The announcement came after a closed session, during which
Councilwoman Michele Martinez fell ill and was treated by
paramedics.
Santa Ana Faces Massive Budget Shortfall
City officials refuse to provide details, but council members
allude to top-to-bottom cuts that could be part of an announcement
at a council meeting this month.









