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.
Tag: Santa Ana City Council
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Santa Ana District Elections Back on Emergency Agenda
The battle over Santa Ana district elections could be headed to court, with another attempt at an emergency city council meeting scheduled for 1:30 p.m. today about getting the measure on the June ballot. The measure was rejected by the county’s Registrar of Voters after Mayor Miguel Pulido refused to sign the paperwork by last Friday’s deadline.
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 inInvestigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Appoints David Valentin as Permanent Police Chief
Valentin is a longtime Santa Ana police officer and manager who has served as interim chief for the past nine months. His leadership of the police department has been supported by City Council members as well as the police officers’ union.
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.
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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.
