This ruling could also set a precedent for similar term limits challenges across the state, one attorney on the case points out.
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Orange Councilman Mike Alvarez Could Lose His Seat, Judge Rules He Was Ineligible to Run Due to Term Limits
Does the ruling kick Alvarez off the City Council? That could be determined at an upcoming hearing Feb. 24.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Quietly Hired High-Level Elections and Records Advisor
Larry Cabrera’s hiring, and his later contract expansion to $50,000, were not announced by the city or placed on a public City Council agenda. He reportedly was involved in a disputed decision to reject recall paperwork against two City Council members.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Surveillance of Councilman Gathered Evidence of Felony Residence Fraud, DA Said
It’s first time in years Orange County DA officials have been known to place a politician under surveillance for alleged residency fraud.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Councilman’s Removal Trial Postponed as He Negotiates Deal
The talks apparently include the possibility of Roman Reyna stepping down from the council.
Posted inGovernment, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana
Trial Starts Today on Removing Santa Ana Councilman
Roman Reyna is accused of being ineligible for the seat because he was living outside the ward during a city-required residency period and falsified his election paperwork, which Reyna disputes. The outcome could affect the balance of power on the council.
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Supervisors Start Taking Control of County’s Financial Checks and Balances
The supervisors’ most immediate action was to take control of the county’s internal auditors, who are supposed to function as watchdogs against fraud in county departments and currently report to the county’s independently-elected auditor-controller, Eric Woolery.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Santa Ana District Elections Appear Dead For This Year After Appeal is Rejected
The effort to have district elections in place for November seems to have been killed, according to Councilman Vicente Sarmiento, who supports the proposed voting system change.
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Judge Orders Santa Ana Mayor to Sign Ballot Papers; Measure’s Fate is Unclear
It was unclear Friday whether the measure will go before voters in June. The ruling left a potential door open for further round of legal arguments by city officials and the mayor.
