Gonzales: Are Santa Ana’s Voters Ready?
Countywide
|
Santa Ana City Council Candidate Paul Gonzales weighs in on whether voters are ready to elect an openly LGBTQ city councilmember.
Helvig: Vineyard Development Continues to Force Its Will on Santa Ana
Community Opinion
|
Long time Santa Ana resident Dale Helvig argues that the developer of 2525 Main Street must seek a zone change in order to build high density units. Residents of the North Santa Ana Preservation Alliance have been protesting this development.
Cortes: Police Union Monopoly on Electoral Spending Threatens Santa Ana’s Democracy
Community Opinion
|
Hairo Cortes, executive director of Chispa, writes that the future of Santa Ana is in the hands of the voters and their ability to hold their elected officials accountable.
Peña: Why End Santa Ana’s Cinco Festival?
Community Opinion
|
Santa Ana native, Pocha Peña writes that the recent decision to eliminate the Cinco de Mayo festival, a nearly 20-year tradition, is a mistake.
Spencer: “Which Kids Matter?” In the 2020 Census
Community Opinion
|
Madeleine Spencer, resident and long time community activist in the City Santa Ana, writes about the upcoming 2020 census and the importance of being counted.
Rodriguez: Skate Parks Beneficial to Overall Youth Health
Community Opinion
|
Marcos Rodriguez writes that Santa Ana needs to build more skate able features at new city parks such as rails, stairs, small ramps, and ledges.
Herrera: The Failed Santa Ana Jail, Addiction to Fast Cash and Failed Businesses
Community Opinion
|
Roberto Herrera, who works in Santa Ana as the Community Engagement Advocate for Resilience Orange County, argues that Santa Ana City Council members need to get out of the jail business and start investing in other strategies that enhance public safety.
Perez: The SAPOA and Santa Ana’s House of Cards
Community Opinion
|
Claudia Perez, who directs the Santa Ana-based advocacy group, Resilience Orange County, challenges Santa Ana city council members, asking whether they will allow their former police chief – who is suing the city alleging corruption – to seek his day in court or instead settle his case, hiding the true nature of political power in Santa Ana from local taxpayers.