The new city manager, Kristine Ridge, said the budget increase is no longer needed to cover the costs because the Police Department is reducing overtime and other expenses. City Councilwoman Ceci Iglesias said staff have not been transparent about how they found the money.
Tag: David Penaloza
David Penaloza and his record on the Santa Ana City Council. Budget votes in a city that keeps closing deficits, housing and rent decisions, police oversight and the public comment fights that come with all of it.
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OC Cities Struggle With Resources to Clean Up Railroad Homeless Camps
Cities across OC continue to struggle with cleaning up railroad homeless camps as they pressure railroad companies for more help.
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Santa Ana Confronts City Leadership Vacuum
Santa Ana is now set to get a new city manager May 1, but will hold a special election this November to fill the vacant City Council seat formerly held by Roman Reyna.
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Santa Ana: Two Main Factions Battle for Power in Tuesday’s Election
The Nov. 6 election comes as the city faces an ever-worsening financial crisis, pulling $10 million in one-time money this year to make ends meet.
