Santa Ana Confronts City Leadership Vacuum
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Santa Ana is now set to get a new city manager May 1, but will hold a special election this November to fill the vacant City Council seat formerly held by Roman Reyna.
Santa Ana Searches for Money to Cover Police Raises
Police raises
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Santa Ana officials are looking for money in other parts of the Police Department budget to fund $4.3 million for police pay increases this fiscal year, as City Council members continue to be deadlocked over whether to fund the raises.
Santa Ana Adjourns Meeting in Middle of Public Comment After Council Majority Leaves Early
public comment
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Santa Ana City Attorney Sonia Carvalho adjourned Tuesday’s city council meeting in the middle of public comment while people were still waiting — some for four hours — to address a half-empty dais.
Santa Ana Police Should ‘Harass’ Homeless People to Move to Other Cities, Mayor Says
Housing & Homelessness
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Federal judge David O. Carter has warned cities against pushing homeless people to other areas, saying it raises constitutional issues.
Santa Ana Council Again Delays Vote on District Elections
district elections
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The Santa Ana City Council again delayed deciding if city voters in November will get to vote on whether they want to switch from at-large city council elections to district-based elections.
Santa Ana Sues Mayor for Blocking Ballot Measure
district elections
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The city is seeking court orders forcing the mayor to sign paperwork to allow the measure to proceed onto the June ballot.
Santa Ana Projects $17 Million Budget Hole as Labor Costs Skyrocket
city budget deficit
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The budget pressures are prompting warnings from the city manager that services may have to be cut back, despite growth in tax revenues. The funding gap is projected to grow to $40 million in five years.
Santa Ana Says it Broke State Law When Approving $1 Million Subsidy for Car Dealers
Santa Ana City Council
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In a tense meeting this week, City Council members said in coming weeks they will re-approve the original agreement – including the use of emergency reserves.
Santa Ana’s Lucrative Trash Contract Has Been Extended For 22 Years Without Competition
trash hauling
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The city is also charging residents millions of dollars in fees on trash bills and transferring it to the city general fund, which pays for police and other services. Councilwoman Michele Martinez said that violates state law.
Santa Ana to Crack Down on Civic Center Homeless Camp
homelessness
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The new law bans any enclosed spaces, along with food and medical services without prior city permission. City officials say it’s needed to protect public health and safety, while homeless advocates say it’s unconstitutional and cruel.