In Santa Ana, will interim City Manager Paul Walters — who is
also police chief — be appointed permanent city manager?
Service employees union leaders say they’ve been unfairly
targeted in Santa Ana officials’ efforts to pare down a massive
budget deficit.
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Deals with the service employees and police unions that would
reduced by half a projected $30-million budget deficit are on the
table.
Drop in rating of certificates of participation for Santa Ana’s
1998 City Hall expansion reflects the city’s weakening financial
position.
The city has sought an outside legal opinion on whether the
councilwoman, who is thought to be termed out, can be allowed on
the ballot.
Interim City Manager Paul Walters has expressed shock at Santa
Ana’s projected $30-million deficit, but deficits were foretold in
2008 news article.
The city operates on an approximately $200-million annual budget
but had just $313,343.50 in the bank on Sept. 30.
The announcement came after a closed session, during which
Councilwoman Michele Martinez fell ill and was treated by
paramedics.
The city pays $9.2 million annually in premium pay to employees
with special skills or experience. Budget consultants declare this
is far above the norm.
Pay and service cuts and a plea for a tax increase are in Santa
Ana’s near future as city leaders acknowledge a dire budget
picture.
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