The result of the effort to unseat Councilmember Jessie Lopez – also driven by landlords – could tip the scales of power in Santa Ana on issues like rent control and policing.
Tag: police union
Posted inCountywide
Will the Heart of OC See A Decisive Shift Tomorrow on Rent Control, Policing?
A controversial special recall election – funded by Santa Ana’s powerful police union – could see an early end to the term of Councilmember and police union critic Jessie Lopez.
Posted inSanta Ana
Will Santa Ana’s Progressive City Council Majority Stay?
A progressive challenger took a lead over an incumbent – marking a shift in results trends that previously pointed to a new police union-backed council majority.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Are Irvine City Leaders Spiking Police Pay to Gain Votes?
The raise was supposed to be discussed last week, but was delayed until election night for staff to polish up the final language after the union donated over $30,000 to council members.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Here’s a Twist: OC Sheriff Union is Attacking the Republican and Backing the Democrat in a High-Stakes Race
It’s the critical race that will decide which party has a majority on the powerful county Board of Supervisors.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Santa Ana Police Union Pushes Back on Possible Vaccine Requirement for City Employees
As the total COVID-19 death toll in Santa Ana approaches 1,000, city officials have raised concern over police union push back to a vaccine requirement for city employees.
Posted inCountywide
Santa Ana Police Union Boss Says He’s on Admin Leave Amid His Pension Controversy
A campaign by Serrano to boost his pension had city officials concerned he would “burn the place down” in the process, Voice of OC reported earlier this month.
Posted inREGIONS
Virtual Forum Today Sets Stage for Debate Between Recall Target Ceci Iglesias and Her Challengers
Iglesias and her challengers have agreed to talk about the recall and advocate for their election today at 6:00 p.m., through a virtual forum hosted by Santa Ana non-profit organization Connect-to-Council. Iglesias has also agreed to a debate with resident and local historian Tim Rush, who will argue in favor of her recall. The debate will be moderated by Voice of OC Publisher and Editor in Chief, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Posted inCENTRAL COUNTY, Huntington Beach, Top Stories
Huntington Beach Approves Controversial Raises For Police And City Employees
In a heated 4-3 vote, the city council approved over $5 million in new raises for city police, public executives and workers. Supporters say the increase was already negotiated and thus should be approved despite coronavirus economic impact concerns. Opponents argued against increasing costs in the current environment, arguing the new salary contracts could lead to financial trouble.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Two City Council Recalls to Watch This Year
Two recall movements in two neighboring cities are on the move against elected officials this year – one in Westminster that’s guaranteed a recall election and another in Santa Ana that has gathered the signatures but won’t find out until next month from county officials whether it can move forward.
