Municipal budgets struggle with structural deficits, police departments across OC increasingly use drones and surveillance cameras – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Tag: Santa Ana budget
Facing Budget Woes, Santa Ana Officials Form Spending Priorities for Next Year
Ahead of budget season, Santa Ana officials are laying out some of their initial funding priorities as the city faces a looming sales tax cliff.
Santa Ana Officials to Mull Over New Police Hiring and Developer Spending
The council’s regular meeting today features a chance for residents to see their newly elected City Council members discuss how taxpayer dollar spending priorities – laid out in the current fiscal year budget – have actually played out over the past six months.
Council Clashes, Police Spending Furor, Community Outcry: Santa Ana Has a New Budget
It was a night of wins and losses for different initiatives championed by Santa Ana residents.
Santa Ana Council Members to Finalize City Budget, Some Community Spending Demands Persist
It may be the last opportunity for residents to have a say on how their tax dollars are spent this year.
Santa Ana Council Approves Police Cost Increases, Viet Community Liaison in First Round Budget Vote
Council members also approved ramped up funding for legal defense for undocumented residents.
Community Leaders Press Santa Ana Officials on How to Spend New Federal Relief Money
City Council members could vote today to set priorities that might transform life in Santa Ana.










