Local developer Ryan Ogulnick is being fined for violating state law by allegedly laundering campaign money and failing to disclose the original source of over $300,000 spent on mailers in the 2018 Santa Ana election.
Tag: Roman Reyna
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OC Supervisor Andrew Do Accused of Residency Fraud Again as He Runs for Re-Election
A new complaint to the Attorney General claims Do has been living in the 3rd District, despite serving as 1st District supervisor and stating in paperwork that he lives at a smaller home in the 1st District.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Today is Election Day in Santa Ana for New Council, School Board Members
Voters are deciding on a council member who will potentially impact key decisions on local issues like the ongoing homelessness crisis and complaints about slow 9-1-1 response times.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Ex-Santa Ana Councilman Pleads Guilty to Election Fraud
Roman Reyna agreed to pay $578,053 in restitution to the city for the cost of an upcoming special election to fill his seat on the council, and will have a lifetime ban against holding elected office, according to prosecutors.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Quietly Hired High-Level Elections and Records Advisor
Larry Cabrera’s hiring, and his later contract expansion to $50,000, were not announced by the city or placed on a public City Council agenda. He reportedly was involved in a disputed decision to reject recall paperwork against two City Council members.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Surveillance of Councilman Gathered Evidence of Felony Residence Fraud, DA Said
It’s first time in years Orange County DA officials have been known to place a politician under surveillance for alleged residency fraud.
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Santa Ana Confronts City Leadership Vacuum
Santa Ana is now set to get a new city manager May 1, but will hold a special election this November to fill the vacant City Council seat formerly held by Roman Reyna.
Posted inInvestigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana
DA Investigating Residency Fraud Claims Against Ex-Councilman Roman Reyna
District Attorney investigators served search warrants at multiple locations in recent weeks to obtain documents, including text messages involving Reyna from multiple cell phones.
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Roman Reyna Resigns From Santa Ana City Council
His resignation follows through on an agreement to step down to avoid a civil trial involving allegations of election fraud.
Posted inInvestigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana
Roman Reyna to Resign from Santa Ana Council, Potentially Shifting Power Balance
Reyna was facing the likelihood of sworn testimony, in public, by other city officials and one of his family members regarding allegations he falsified residency documents. His resignation sets the stage for a potential shift in power at City Hall.
