City Council approves agreements with two City employee associations that provide the new benefit. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is the first public agency in Orange County to offer paid parental leave to eligible employees. Under Memoranda of Understanding approved by the Santa Ana City Council, over 100 employees who are … Continued
Sign up for my newsletter Official newsletter of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Keeping the community informed about local events, City news, and resources. Dear Community, Happy summer! Our kids are out of school and people are spending quality time together. During this time of year, the City of Santa Ana becomes vibrant with festivals, … Continued
The Santa Ana City Council approved the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has approved a $764 million budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year that expands City services and focuses on the community’s top priorities. The budget approved this week has a $413 million general fund that pays … Continued
Dear Ward 1, Summer is upon us and what a wild spring we’ve had! The rains were a very welcome surprise, helping to ensure that our reservoirs and groundwater are replenished after years of difficult droughts. I’m so thankful to serve as your presentative on the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California board to help … Continued
Sign up for my newsletter Official newsletter of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Keeping the community informed about local events, City news, and resources. Dear Community, Hello and welcome to my monthly newsletter. With warmer weather and graduation season fully underway, I want to celebrate the graduates of all ages and from all programs as … Continued
May 2023 Dear Ward 3 residents, As we welcome the month of May, I want to take a moment to reflect on the positive work that we have accomplished so far. Through hard work and a united effort, we have achieved much for Ward 3, but we must acknowledge that there is still much work … Continued
Sign up for my newsletter Official newsletter of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Keeping the community informed about local events, City news, and resources. Dear Community, April was another dynamic month as Mayor of our beautiful city. I am proud to update you on the many events that were celebrated and provide City Council highlights … Continued
Mayor Valerie Amezcua has joined mayors across the country in asking residents to make a pledge by April 30 to conserve water. The National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation is a friendly competition between cities to see who can be the most “water-wise” by pledging ways they plan on saving water, energy and more. Cities … Continued
Sign up for my newsletters Dear community, Spring is upon us, and our city is brimming with activities. My office has been very busy, and we are happy to share our latest news and updates about what’s happening in our community. During this month I attended and participated in several community events. The Farmers & … Continued
Sign up for my newsletters Dear community, Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter! The purpose of this newsletter is to share with you about events in the community and City Hall. My goal is to develop a strong connection between the mayor’s office and our community, and this newsletter is an important part of … Continued
