An inspector received a $185,000 cash payout, partially by accumulating 1,000 hours more than the vacation accrual limit.
Tag: Santa Ana City Council
Santa Ana Council Members Still Feel They’re Out of the Loop
This week’s meeting showed that members of the council majority still believe that Mayor Miguel Pulido has too much clout.
A Fiscal Awakening in Santa Ana?
City finance officials held a meeting to instruct residents about the municipal budget. Nearly 40 residents attended, armed with questions.
Santa Ana Councilman Wants No Discrimination at City Events
David Benavides does not want the city to respond as Westminster did when LGBT groups asked to participate in the Tet Parade.
City Manager’s Ouster Will Cost Santa Ana Taxpayers $706,396
Mayor Pro Tem Sal Tinajero justifies the payout to Paul Walters as necessary to curb the influence of longtime Mayor Miguel Pulido.
Walters Getting Big Money and His Name on Police Building
Former Santa Ana city manager’s severance deal includes $264,999 and renaming the building the Paul M. Walters Police Administrative Building.
Santa Ana City Council Names Interim City Manager
Kevin O’Rourke comes to the city with more than 30 years of local government experience and will oversee the six-month search for a permanent city manager. Meanwhile, questions linger about the firing of the previous city manager.
Santa Ana Interim City Manager Chosen but Name Is Withheld
Consensus was apparently reached Monday on the temporary replacement for Paul Waters, who was fired. The name may be announced next week.
Santa Ana Council Will Again Discuss Firing City Manager
Council members will meet in closed session Tuesday to discuss the dismissal and who might be the interim replacement.
Confrontation May Be Looming Over Paul Walters Firing
The City Council has decided to fire the city manager. Whether Walters will resist is unclear, but the city charter allows him a public hearing.









