In a letter to Mayor Miguel Pulido, David Cavazos argues his romantic relationship with a city staffer breaks no laws or city rules. But ethics experts say such relationships pose a conflict of interest and open the door to lawsuits.
Tag: Miguel Pulido
Posted inInvestigative, News Briefs, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Council Committee Wants Stricter Rules on Legal Defense Funds
The request comes as Mayor Miguel Pulido has raised $44,750 for his legal defense fund to pay legal bills associated with criminal and state investigations into his land swap with a city contractor.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Anaheim, Santa Ana Pass Moratoriums on Short-Term Rentals
Faced with a deluge of complaints from residents, city councils in both cities hit the breaks on the fast growing short term rental business.
Posted inEquality & Equity, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana to Fly LGBT Pride Flag at City Hall
After a contentious debate, council members decided in a split vote to fly the flag for 40 days each year, starting on Harvey Milk Day and lasting though the end of June, which is LGBT Pride Month.
Posted inNews Briefs, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Council Reacts to Complaints About West Floral Park Vacation House
Council members addressed the issue of short-term rentals after residents complained about a West Floral Park home that has routinely been rented out to partying tourists.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Councilman Peddling Himself as a Pot Shop Consultant
Councilman Sal Tinajero has offered his consulting services to medical marijuana dispensaries in the city, Voice of OC has learned.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana’s Budget Includes New Hires, Raises
The $226 million spending plan for fiscal year 2015-16 includes the addition of seven police officers, staffing for police body cameras and raises for city employees.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Investigative, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Judge Denies Request to Halt the Licensing of Pot Shops in Santa Ana
The ruling by Superior Court Judge David R. Chafee allows the city to issue operating permits for 20 medical marijuana dispensaries.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Inside the Newsroom, Investigative, News Briefs, Santa Ana
Voice of OC Podcast: Everybody (in Santa Ana) Must Get Stoned
This week we delve into Santa Ana’s increasingly entertaining medical marijuana scene and more problems with the county’s animal shelter.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Medical Pot Advocate Alleges Santa Ana Mayor Traded Influence for Campaign Cash
Miguel Pulido asked a pot shop entrepreneur for contributions to a political action committee that opposed his city council adversaries in exchange for a seat on a marijuana policy task force, according to an eyewitness to the conversation.
