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.
Tag: Sonia Carvalho
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Sues Mayor for Blocking Ballot Measure
The city is seeking court orders forcing the mayor to sign paperwork to allow the measure to proceed onto the June ballot.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Projects $17 Million Budget Hole as Labor Costs Skyrocket
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.
Posted inSanta Ana, Transportation
Santa Ana Says it Broke State Law When Approving $1 Million Subsidy for Car Dealers
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.
Posted inInvestigative, Santa Ana, Water, Power & Waste
Santa Ana’s Lucrative Trash Contract Has Been Extended For 22 Years Without Competition
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.
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana to Crack Down on Civic Center Homeless Camp
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.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Rethinks Ban Aimed at Curbing Homeless Civic Center Campsites
Original versions included broad bans on homeless people’s possessions in the Civic Center, like any items within 70 feet of a building, and any items officials believe present “a risk of injury, disease or a health and safety concern.” A final decision is scheduled for Oct. 17.
Posted inSanta Ana, Water, Power & Waste
Is Santa Ana Illegally Overcharging for Trash Collection?
New concerns are being raised about whether the city has been illegally overcharging residents and businesses for trash collection and using the money for other services like police, firefighting, and parks.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Council Approves New Limits on Food Trucks
City officials say they sought a reasonable balance that respected the trucks’ important role in the city, while reducing some of the negative impacts.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Cops Fired After Pot Shop Raid Could Get Their Jobs Back
One of the officers has been given his job back by the city’s personnel board, and the City Council is slated to decide next Tuesday whether to appeal it in Superior Court. The other two officers are also seeking to have their firings reversed.
