Santa Ana’s police union has become a powerhouse in city elections, floating its preferred candidates. City politicians insist contributions don’t buy votes. But a look at local campaign finance raises questions.
Tag: Santa Ana City Council
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Is Orange County’s Registrar Ready For The Next Election?
After two public missteps in running separate recall elections, registrar Bob Page is under new scrutiny as he gets ready to handle a primary and general election.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
To Enforce Rent Control, Santa Ana Wants Landlords’ Property Info; How Will it Work?
Santa Ana’s historic citywide rent control law continues to spark council debate – this time, over how it’s being implemented and enforced.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Voter IDs, Noncitizen Voting: Two Orange County Cities Fuel Opposing Debates on Voting
Santa Ana considers asking its voters if non-citizens should be allowed to cast ballots. Meanwhile, Huntington Beach debates asking voters if they want to adopt voter ID laws.
Posted inSanta Ana
Should Santa Ana Residents Pay Hundreds to Use Community Centers Funded By Tax Money?
Some residents say it’s driven them to meet at places outside of their neighborhoods.
Posted inGovernment
Will Paid Parental Leave Become Standard for OC’s Public Sector Employees?
Paid parental leave has been linked to reduced infant mortality and postpartum depression among mothers. Will more OC cities take up the accommodation for public workers?
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Raya: Response to Commentary About Santa Ana Youth Centers
Collaboration, creativity, and commitment can bring services for youth to Santa Ana’s existing centers. Working together organizations can construct an accessible and comprehensive approach that will sustain a brighter future for everyone.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
González: Santa Ana City Council Must Include a Youth Center in this Year’s Budget
Santa Ana is one of the youngest cities in Orange County, with 1 in 4 residents being less than 18 years old, and yet we have no city-funded youth center. City Council must include a youth center in the upcoming budget, which will be approved in mid-June.
Posted inSanta Ana
After Contract Battle, Santa Ana Police Union Launches Council Recall Campaigns
It comes as the Santa Ana police union president will have to spend half his time doing police work for a department the mayor describes as having a “cancer.”
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Diaz: Who Is The Real Bogeyman In Santa Ana?
The hyper-criminalization of communities of color in central Orange County must be recognized in order to implement sound policy that truly keeps our neighborhoods safe. As the City of Santa Ana welcomes its first woman Mayor, let’s focus on unity and not fear-mongering.
