Just over a year ago, State Sen. Janet Nguyen gave her full-throated support to Andrew Do during his successful run for county supervisor. Now, as Do runs for re-election, Nguyen is launching attacks against him.
Tag: Michele Martinez
Posted inCountywide, Government, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Candidates in Key Central OC Races Gather for Forum
Candidates for two key races in central Orange County – First District county supervisor and the 46th congressional district – gathered at Santa Ana College Thursday for a forum.
Posted inCountywide, Government, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Michele Martinez Jumps Into Race for First District Supervisor Seat
The Santa Ana councilwoman will be challenging incumbent Supervisor Andrew Do. If she wins, she would be the first person of Latino descent elected to the board in at least a decade, and the first Latina ever.
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Santa Ana Extends City Manager’s Contract, Publicly Approves Bonus
The public vote on a $17,000 bonus for City Manager David Cavazos came after questions were raised about a closed-session vote on the bonus last month.
Posted inSanta Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Backs Away From ICE Contract Expansion
After immigrant rights activists spoke out against a proposal to increase the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees at the city jail, the Santa Ana City Council scrapped the idea.
Posted inCountywide, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Expert: Vote on Santa Ana City Manager’s Bonus Violated State Law
City officials didn’t properly notify the public that the city council would be considering a $17,000 performance bonus for City Manager David Cavazos, according to the state’s leading open government expert.
Posted inCorrections, Countywide, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana City Manager Gets $17,000 Bonus
During a closed-door meeting, the Santa Ana City Council Tuesday night approved a $17,000 performance bonus for City Manager David Cavazos, an incentive council supporters said was needed to keep their “MVP” player.
Posted inSanta Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Santa Ana Council Opposes Bus Service Cuts
Emphasizing the public transit dependence of the city’s heavily working-class and Latino population, the City Council Tuesday night opposed Orange County Transportation Authority plans to cut two bus lines in the city.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Council to Consider Bonus for City Manager… Again
Council members are mulling a $16,000 bonus for City Manager David Cavazos, whose compensation package is already over $500,000.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Santa Ana Hires Consultant for Bike Safety Campaign
The Santa Ana City Council approved a $100,000 agreement Tuesday evening for a city-wide bike safety education program geared toward reducing the number of people injured or killed in bicycle collisions.
