An investigative report, obtained by Voice of OC, found Mayor Miguel Pulido apparently structured a cover-up of his financial windfall from a real estate deal with a city contractor.
Tag: Santa Ana City Council
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Santa Ana Mayor Cancels Meeting After Battle With Activists
Mayor Miguel Pulido ordered the City Council chambers cleared because a man wore a hat that cursed police. A chaotic confrontation over free speech ensued, and the mayor abruptly canceled the meeting.
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Santa Ana Council Backs Off Ultimatum on Pulido Report
City leaders decided not to follow through on an ultimatum to release an investigative report on Mayor Miguel Pulido by Sept. 30 if law enforcement agencies didn’t file charges.
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Deadline to Release Pulido Report Arrives
Santa Ana City Council members had vowed to release the city’s report on the mayor’s real estate deal by the end of the month if no charges were filed, but their commitment to the ultimatum is now in question.
Posted inSanta Ana, Transportation
Mr. Mayor, What Are You Looking At?
Frustration over Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido’s constant cell phone use and the City Council’s general lack of attention during meetings may be finally coming to a head.
Posted inCountywide, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Candidates for Santa Ana Mayor, Council Spar at Debate
In his opening statement, mayoral challenger and Councilman Roman Reyna said bluntly that the incumbent mayor is under a criminal investigation and will be indicted.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Campaign Cash Clouds DA’s Probe Into Santa Ana Mayor
As District Attorney Tony Rackauckas’ office investigates Miguel Pulido, the DA has taken contributions from Pulido’s campaign consultant as well as other allies of the mayor.
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DA to Santa Ana: Don’t Release Pulido Report
The Orange County District Attorney’s office is urging Santa Ana City Council members not to follow through on their vow to release the city’s investigative report on a real estate deal between Mayor Miguel Pulido and a city contractor, saying that doing so will jeopardize an ongoing criminal investigation.
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Santa Ana Council Issues Ultimatum on Pulido Case
Council members voted Tuesday to release to the public the city’s report on Mayor Miguel Pulido’s property swap case on Sept. 30 if the DA or the state’s political watchdog don’t file charges against the mayor before then.
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Santa Ana Backs Off Pot Shop and Charter Proposals
After many complaints from residents, Santa Ana City Council votes down proposals that would have changed the city’s regulation of pot shops and lifted campaign finance limits.
