SANTA ANA, Calif. – During the 2024 Fiestas Patrias celebration, Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua proudly presented a Key to the City to Mayor Dr. Manuel Gálvez Sánchez from Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico, commemorating the ongoing Sister City relationship between the two municipalities. The ceremony took place on September 14 alongside members of both city councils … Continued
The City Council approved a resolution backing the ballot initiative at their September 17 meeting. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council adopted a resolution by majority vote in support of Proposition 36: the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act Initiative, which will appear on the November 5, 2024, general election ballot. … Continued
Subscribe to my newsletter Dear Ward 1 Residents, Summer is in full swing and it’s just been abuzz with activities! I’m so excited that we have a great team in Ward 1 to bring services, programs, and information to residents. It has always been my goal to make sure that the Westside is a bigger … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council is pleased to announce the unanimous appointment of long-time Santa Ana resident and tenured local government executive Alvaro Nuñez as the next City Manager of Santa Ana. Mr. Nuñez, who has been serving as the Acting City Manager as of March 25, joined the City of … Continued
Subscribe to my newsletter Dear Ward 1 Residents, It’s only been a few months, but we’ve been super busy with community events, clinics, and programs in Ward 1! As your public servant, seeing residents receive services they didn’t historically have access to such as free legal consultations, bringing free dental and vision check-ups to those … Continued
The budget includes more funding for youth programs, roads, public safety, and investments in City facilities. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has unanimously approved the 2024-25 City budget, adding a range of new programs sought by the community while making long-term investments in City roads and public facilities. “This balanced budget … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, April 16, unanimously approved a resolution announcing its “strenuous opposition” to a proposed needle distribution program that would threaten public health and safety. “This resolution reaffirms the City Council’s commitment to protecting the health, safety and welfare of our residents,” Mayor Valerie Amezcua said. “We … Continued
The ordinance is intended to curb impacts on neighborhoods and increase available housing supplies. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has voted to ban short-term residential rentals to preserve the character of neighborhoods, address the negative impacts caused by these unpermitted business operations, and to open up much-needed housing supplies. The proliferation … Continued
Subscribe to my newsletter Dear Ward 1 Residents, Happy Year of the Dragon! Yes, I know Tet/Lunar New Year was in February, but the first quarter of 2024 has been a whirlwind of activity throughout Ward 1 and Orange County. From celebrating Santa Ana’s first-ever City-sponsored Tet/Lunar New Year Festival to installing new restrooms in … Continued
We unveiled ceremonial street sign toppers for Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way and Lydia Romero-Cruz Way on Thursday, March 7, at Logan and Stafford streets as part of the ceremonial street naming program. The Santa Ana City Council created this program to recognize outstanding individuals who have made a significant impact on their communities. Josephine “Chepa” … Continued
