City Manager David Cavazos said he felt “jumped” when asked him to sign an ethics pledge that other city managers had not been asked to sign. It all relates to an investigation into Cavozos’ relationship with a city employee.
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Santa Ana Extends City Manager’s Contract, Publicly Approves Bonus
The public vote on a $17,000 bonus for City Manager David Cavazos came after questions were raised about a closed-session vote on the bonus last month.
Posted inSanta Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Backs Away From ICE Contract Expansion
After immigrant rights activists spoke out against a proposal to increase the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees at the city jail, the Santa Ana City Council scrapped the idea.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Santa Ana Used Taxpayer Money to Take Seniors on Gambling Junkets
Trips to casinos and wineries were some of the destinations that Santa Ana city officials improperly allowed under a public transportation service for seniors, according to a review by the Orange County Transportation Authority.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Transportation
‘This Is My Only Transportation.’ Residents Speak Out Against Bus Route Cuts
Bus riders pack an Orange County Transportation Authority hearing Monday to voice their concerns about planned route cuts that could threaten their livelihoods and keep them from making it to doctor’s appointments.
Posted inCountywide, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Expert: Vote on Santa Ana City Manager’s Bonus Violated State Law
City officials didn’t properly notify the public that the city council would be considering a $17,000 performance bonus for City Manager David Cavazos, according to the state’s leading open government expert.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, News Briefs, Top Stories
Bustamante Will Go to Jail in February
Former Santa Ana City Councilman and Orange County executive Carlos Bustamante will turn himself in and begin serving a one-year jail sentence for various sexual crimes on Feb. 26.
Posted inCorrections, Countywide, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana City Manager Gets $17,000 Bonus
During a closed-door meeting, the Santa Ana City Council Tuesday night approved a $17,000 performance bonus for City Manager David Cavazos, an incentive council supporters said was needed to keep their “MVP” player.
Posted inSanta Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Santa Ana Council Opposes Bus Service Cuts
Emphasizing the public transit dependence of the city’s heavily working-class and Latino population, the City Council Tuesday night opposed Orange County Transportation Authority plans to cut two bus lines in the city.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Council to Consider Bonus for City Manager… Again
Council members are mulling a $16,000 bonus for City Manager David Cavazos, whose compensation package is already over $500,000.
