Category: City Council

Santa Ana’s first female mayor and 3 City Councilmembers take office

An installation ceremony took place on December 13, 2022. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Santa Ana’s first female mayor and three City Councilmembers took the oath of office on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Santa Ana City Hall. Mayor Valerie Amezcua is the first woman elected to the citywide office in Santa Ana’s 153-year history. Newly elected … Continued

New cannabis law lowers tax rates, allows consumption lounges and events

Santa Ana is the top destination for legal cannabis in Orange County. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Santa Ana will continue to be the top destination for legal cannabis in Orange County thanks to several new measures approved by the Santa Ana City Council that will lower tax rates and allow marijuana consumption lounges and events. … Continued

City expands administration and enforcement of renter protections for residents

The amended Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance became effective on November 18, 2022. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The amended Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance expands the administration and enforcement of renter protections for Santa Ana residents by establishing a rental housing board and a rental registry program. The amended Ordinance also … Continued

Santa Ana’s first female mayor, City Councilmembers to take office

SANTA ANA, Calif. – For the first time in Santa Ana’s 153-year history, a woman will be sworn in as mayor next week, along with three City Councilmembers. In the Nov. 8, 2022, General Municipal Election, Santa Ana voters elected Valerie Amezcua as mayor, Benjamin Vazquez to represent City Council Ward 2, Mayor Pro Tem … Continued

Ward 3 newsletter: November 2022

Dear Ward 3, This Thanksgiving, we celebrate this beautiful city, Santa Ana, and we share with you in giving thanks. I hope you and your family are enjoying quality time together today and over the long weekend. I can’t help but feel the warmth and excitement as I walk and drive through the various Ward … Continued

Ward 1 – Newsletter

  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

City breaks ground on Westview House affordable housing development

On Nov. 2, 2022, the City of Santa Ana joined Community Development Partners and other project partners – including HUD, Mercy House and County of Orange – in breaking ground on the Westview House affordable housing community at Westminster Avenue and Fairview Street. Westview House will provide 85 units of 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom … Continued

Mayor Sarmiento’s newsletter: October 2022

Happy fall! From warm summer nights to cool breezy days, the fall season is officially here. I hope you’ve had the opportunity to check out our recent events, which include the Mid-Autumn Festival, Indigenous Peoples Day celebration, and our Halloween movie series at Birch Park. In Santa Ana, we are proud to host events that … Continued

Santa Ana establishes sister city partnership with Sahuayo, Mexico

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana today celebrated its new sister city relationship with Sahuayo, Mexico. Santa Ana Mayor Vicente Sarmiento held a ceremonial signing of the sister city resolution that was unanimously approved by the Santa Ana City Council on Oct. 4. He was joined at City Hall by Santa Ana … Continued

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