Santa Ana’s police union has become a powerhouse in city elections, floating its preferred candidates. City politicians insist contributions don’t buy votes. But a look at local campaign finance raises questions.
Tag: Jessie Lopez
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Santa Ana Recall Election Survives Temporary Restraining Order, Still On
The question of whether the wrong electorate is voting on Jessie Lopez’s fate this November will be settled in court after the election.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
How Many Legal Wrenches Can Santa Ana’s Recall Election Take?
It may be up to a judge to decide whether an election should proceed without the say of nearly 1,200 residents who should have received a mail ballot for this election but did not.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana’s Controversial Recall Election Moves Forward
It comes after the OC Registrar of Voters found his office – and recall organizers – used the wrong election map in the process of certifying the election.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Considers Fate of Jessie Lopez Recall Election Tonight
It comes after county elections officials noticed a possible issue with the electoral maps used to gather recall petition signatures and approve the recall election.
Posted inSanta Ana
Recall of Santa Ana Council Member Over Rent Control, Policing Headed to Voters
A special election to unseat Councilmember Jessie Lopez may reshape the City Council’s direction on policing and rent control.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Santa Ana Moves to Crack Down on Public Intoxication, People Asleep on Sidewalks
The issue centers on a debate about how to best handle intoxicated people: Clinics or jail?
Posted inSanta Ana
Will Two Santa Ana Council Members Be Recalled Over Rent Control, Police Policies?
The filing of signatures this week may lead to a search for residents’ pulse on two city council members’ stances on housing and law enforcement in Santa Ana.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Santa Ana Eyes Using a Firehouse for Police Program, Some Residents Want Library
While some council members pushed for more community input on using an old fire station for a police athletic league, others this week were ready to move on.
Posted inOutdoors
Santa Ana Officials Commit to Building A New Park on the River
A valley-like stretch of public access open space is closer to fruition on the Santa Ana River.
