Voice of OC | Sunshine Ordinance

Anaheim’s Lobbyist Sunshine Ordinance Will Be Largely Self-Enforced

Anaheim

By Thy Vo | September 20, 2017

New restrictions on lobbyists now are in effect in Anaheim, although enforcement of the law – known as the sunshine ordinance – will be largely self-reported.

Santa Ana Activists: City’s Strategic Plan Outreach Insufficient

Health & Wellness

By ADAM ELMAHREK | December 11, 2013

A community survey, one of the pillars of the city’s new strategic plan, has failed to adequately reach the city’s Latino majority, activists say.

Santa Ana Residents Get Their Quarterly Budget Update

Santa Ana

By ADAM ELMAHREK | October 30, 2013

About 30 residents turned out for a budget forum required under the city’s sunshine ordinance.

Santa Ana Council Officially Welcomes New City Manager

Santa Ana

By ADAM ELMAHREK | October 22, 2013

The new city manager takes over a city where civic engagement has awakened. But challenges – like a bare bones budget and strife over downtown gentrification – remain.

Hundreds in Santa Ana Take Part in Strategic Plan Meeting

Countywide

By ADAM ELMAHREK | August 12, 2013

The high turnout for a session on the city’s long-range vision indicates that an awakening in civic engagement, brought on by a new sunshine ordinance, continues.

Council Votes Final Approval for Sunshine Ordinance

Santa Ana

By | October 16, 2012

This week’s vote establishes an ordinance to increase transparency at City Hall. Backers were jubilant.

Santa Ana Council Approves Sunshine Law

Countywide

By ADAM ELMAHREK | October 2, 2012

Debate between city staff and council members over specific provisions continued well into the night. Meanwhile, activists who pushed for the ordinance reacted with jubilation.