Dear Ward 1 Residents, I hope you all had a wonderful New Year! Before turning to 2023, I wanted to make sure we acknowledge the closure of 2022 with some new colleagues on the dais—Councilmember Benjamin Vazquez in Ward 2 and Santa Ana’s first woman Mayor, Valerie Amezcua! It was a historic election, and I … Continued
Jennifer L. Hall will serve in one of three positions appointed by the Council. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has appointed a new City Clerk who will serve as the official record-keeper and elections official for the City of Santa Ana. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the City Council unanimously authorized an … Continued
Example of what homes will look like. On November 15, 2022, the Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved $2.2 million in new funding for Habitat for Humanity of Orange County to build six affordable, ownership housing units located at 1921 W. Washington Ave. The “farmhouse-style” architecture will consist of three duplex buildings and will provide … Continued
Dear Ward 1 Residents, As we close out another successful year, I want to thank all of you for your support and commitment to making our community a better place to live. It is humbling to have the opportunity to serve the community I grew up in. As the first Vietnamese American on the dais, … Continued
Dear Ward 1 Residents, I can’t believe it’s been 2 years since I was elected to serve Ward 1! It’s been truly an honor and a privilege to work alongside the community, staff, and stakeholders to craft policies and implement programs that improve residents’ lives. This year, we’ve had so many first-time events to … Continued
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN’S WELCOME MESSAGE: Dear Ward 1 Residents, Wow, what a year it’s been so far! It felt like things were back in full swing with more access to COVID vaccines, more businesses opening up, and more events! The pandemic hasn’t left yet, and we all must still be vigilant, but I hope that … Continued
