It took a surprise meeting during a holiday week with nearly half of the City Council absent, but Mayor Miguel Pulido was able to engineer — at least temporarily – the ouster of City Manager David Cavazos. Residents and community activists cried foul.
Tag: Santa Ana Police Officers Association
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana’s City Council Majority Pushing for District-Based Voting
The effort is being led by Councilman Sal Tinajero, who says a switch from the current at-large system would lessen the influence of deep-pocketed interests like the city’s police union in Santa Ana politics.
Posted inSanta Ana
Is This the Election Miguel Pulido Makes His Comeback at Santa Ana City Hall?
The longtime Santa Ana mayor has put together a law-and-order coalition in an effort to take back control of the City Council. To succeed, he and his police-union backers must unseat incumbent councilmen Vincent Sarmiento and Roman Reyna.
Posted inEconomy, Investigative, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Council Clashes With Police Union Leadership
Simmering tensions between Santa Ana council members and the new leadership of the city’s police union came to a head Tuesday, with council members leveling a heated response to allegations from the police union’s president.
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Police Union Shakeup Could Mean More Aggressive Politics
A new board and president have been installed at the Santa Ana Police Officers Association as some officers have demanded a more aggressive, confrontational style in dealing with city leaders.
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 inAnaheim
Council OKs Police Labor Pact With Reduced Pensions
The contract takes police department employees down to a 2.7 @ 57 pension formula. Mayor Tom Tait wants ever greater reductions.
Posted inAnaheim, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana
Endorsements Roll in for Santa Ana and Anaheim Council Candidates
David Benavides receives police officers’ endorsement in Santa Ana. Assemblyman Jose Solorio endorses rival candidates in Anaheim.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Steps Back From the Brink
Interim City Manager Paul Walters says the city, facing possible bankruptcy a few months ago, could have a balanced budget for the coming fiscal year — maybe even a little extra.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Service Employees Unhappy With Budget Deal
Service employees union leaders say they’ve been unfairly
targeted in Santa Ana officials’ efforts to pare down a massive
budget deficit.
