A report commissioned by the board takes issue with parts of political watchdog Shirley Grindle’s proposal for an ethics panel, particularly regarding who appoints members and how extensive their subpoena powers should be.
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DA’s Investigation of Santa Ana Mayor Faces Scrutiny
Sources say Orange County District Attorney’s Office has yet to interview key witnesses in the property swap investigation, which both a city investigative report and former FBI agent say is crucial.
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Councilman Set to Launch Campaign for Santa Ana Mayor
Councilman Roman Reyna will face 10-term Mayor Miguel Pulido in November.
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On the ‘Tightrope’ With Santa Ana’s New Police Chief
Carlos Rojas talks about ICE contracts, restorative justice and what it means to be the first Latino police chief in Santa Ana history.
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Santa Ana Council Might Require Primary Election for Mayor
The council directed staff to research whether the city should hold a primary election, which would guarantee that the mayor is elected by more than 50 percent of the vote.
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Santa Ana Council Officially Welcomes New City Manager
The new city manager takes over a city where civic engagement has awakened. But challenges – like a bare bones budget and strife over downtown gentrification – remain.
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Sources: Jill Arthur Is Still a Presence at Santa Ana City Hall
Mayor Miguel Pulido is trying to bring back the controversial former deputy city manager as a volunteer worker, Voice of OC has learned.
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Santa Ana Council OKs Contract With New City Manager
Council members will pay top dollar to David Cavazos, the city manager of Phoenix, and say his stewardship will be a “game changer.”
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New Santa Ana City Manager’s Pay Could Exceed $500,000 a Year
David Cavazos would be among the highest paid in the state. The council members likely violated the Brown Act when deciding to make the offer.
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Santa Ana Council Likely to Appoint New City Manager Monday
Amid a tumultuous period, council members are unanimously backing the hiring of Phoenix City Manager David Cavazos.
