A proposed June ballot measure on Santa Ana district elections appeared less likely Monday to make it to the ballot, with Mayor Miguel Pulido increasing his legal action against it and little time left for the City Council members who support the measure to ask the courts to put it on the ballot.
Tag: Sal Tinajero
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Judge Orders Santa Ana Mayor to Sign Ballot Papers; Measure’s Fate is Unclear
It was unclear Friday whether the measure will go before voters in June. The ruling left a potential door open for further round of legal arguments by city officials and the mayor.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Asking Court to Put District Elections on June Ballot
The city is seeking a court order to force Mayor Miguel Pulido to sign paperwork allowing a June ballot measure in which voters could change Santa Ana’s election system to district-based voting. The case could be filed in Superior Court as soon as Tuesday.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Santa Ana District Elections Appear Dead for June Ballot. But Maybe Not.
The county’s chief elections official rejected a last-ditch effort to put the district elections on the ballot, after the mayor refused to sign the necessary paperwork. A majority of council members also apparently held an illegal strategy meeting via group text messages.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Voters Will Decide in June on District Elections (Maybe)
After an emotional and contentious debate Tuesday, council members voted 4-3 to put the districting issue to voters in June. Mayor Miguel Pulido, who opposes the measure, apparently has refused to sign the paperwork needed to put the measure on the ballot.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Voters Could Decide in June Whether to Switch to District Elections
City Council members appear likely to place the question on the ballot during their Tuesday night meeting.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Projects $17 Million Budget Hole as Labor Costs Skyrocket
The budget pressures are prompting warnings from the city manager that services may have to be cut back, despite growth in tax revenues. The funding gap is projected to grow to $40 million in five years.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana
Santa Ana 2018 Elections: Police Union Leads Fundraising Going In, With Three Open Council Seats
Santa Ana is facing a possible three-way race for mayor in November, has wide-open contests for three of its City Council seats, and the largest fundraising to date has been by the city’s police union, according to the latest campaign reports.
Posted inTop Stories
Santa Ana Again Threatens to Sue County Over Homeless Spending, Without Specifying Problem
Council members have not provided examples of alleged misspending, and county officials say they’re open to working with city officials on any concerns they may have.
Posted inSanta Ana, Transportation
Santa Ana Says it Broke State Law When Approving $1 Million Subsidy for Car Dealers
In a tense meeting this week, City Council members said in coming weeks they will re-approve the original agreement – including the use of emergency reserves.
