Santa Ana stands united and acts in response to current federal immigration enforcement actions that are negatively impacting the City. SANTA ANA, Calif. – In a united and urgent call to action, the Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved three separate actions on July 1, 2025. Resolution Documenting Immigration Enforcement Impacts and a Call for … Continued
T. Jack Morse, Jr. of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP will serve in the role to support the Police Oversight Commission. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a contract for a seasoned attorney and investigator to serve as the City’s first Police Oversight Director on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. T. Jack … Continued
On June 17, the Santa Ana City Council approved a balanced budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that continues to provide the high-quality services that our community expects, while also investing more in parks, street repairs and improvements, public safety measures, and arts and culture programs. The 2025-2026 fiscal year budget of $778.37 million includes … Continued
In a move to support public health and address homelessness, the Santa Ana City Council on June 17 approved an agreement with City Net to provide substance abuse coordination services utilizing $500,000 from our Opioid Settlement Fund, which is the result of a global settlement with Purdue Pharma. Substance abuse and addiction remain among the … Continued
The Santa Ana City Council on June 17 approved important changes to the City’s zoning that will limit industrial business operations in the area surrounding the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, known as the Transit Zoning Code, in order to protect nearby homes from pollution and improve public health. The Transit Zoning Code, or SD-84 … Continued
Santa Ana, CA – In a decisive move to protect public health and safety, the Santa Ana City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance that prohibits the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide on Tuesday, May 20. The ordinance addresses growing concerns over the recreational misuse of nitrous oxide — commonly referred to as “laughing gas” … Continued
Subscribe to my newsletter Dear Ward 1 Residents, As spring arrives, I hope that everyone has the chance to do some spring cleaning and celebrate the Year of Snake by shedding that old skin and being reborn anew! With this new year, I continue to work with our Ward 1 Team to bring services and … Continued
Subscribe to my newsletter Dear Ward 1 Residents, From the bottom of my heart, thank you for re-electing me to a second term as your Ward 1 Councilmember. I am deeply humbled by your confidence in me and the work we’ve been doing here in Ward 1. I could not have done this alone, and … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana continues with a comprehensive approach improving the quality of life of all residents with new measures to ensure public spaces are safe, clean and accessible, as well as providing more resources to help people experiencing homelessness. On Tuesday, December 17, the Santa Ana City Council approved … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Santa Ana City Manager Alvaro Nuñez announced today the appointment of Robert Rodriguez as the City of Santa Ana’s 22nd Chief of Police, placing a seasoned law enforcement veteran with deep ties to the Santa Ana community in this essential public safety position. City Manager Nuñez announced the appointment during an … Continued
