Veterans Day Closure

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Do cities that ban or regulate medical marijuana businesses need to update their ordinances to include non-medical cannabis?

Proposition 64 prohibits state licensing authorities from issuing a license to a commercial non-medical marijuana business if operation of the business violates a local ordinance of the jurisdiction in which the business will operate. This means that a city wishing to adopt business or land use regulations prohibiting or regulating commercial non-medical marijuana businesses must … Continued

When is your certified annual audit due?

An annual certified audit filing (“annual audit”) is due to the City by February 15, 2017 for permitted Collectives that have completed one or more initial calendar or fiscal tax year(s) (including short tax years) on or before December 31, 2016. For Collectives that have completed more than one year of operation in the city … Continued

When and how do I file my certified annual audit?

The certified annual audit required under Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) section 18-617.5 [Audits] is due by February 15 of each year. The certified annual audit must reflect your Medical Marijuana Collective/Cooperative’s (“Collective’s”) operations occurring during your declared fiscal year ending on or before December 31st of the preceding year and must address the criteria … Continued

Who is the City Council?

The Santa Ana City Council is composed of seven members, which consist of the Mayor and six councilmembers. Councilmembers are nominated from one of six geographic wards in the City.  The following individuals serve on the City Council: Mayor Valerie Amezcua, Councilmember Thai Viet Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez, Councilmember Jessie Lopez, Councilmember Phil … Continued

How do I contact the City Council?

There are four ways:  Send the City Council a message using this online form.  Email the councilmember. You can find the City Council email directory on this webpage.  Call our office: (714) 647-6900.  Attend a City Council meeting and address the City Council during the public comments portion of the meeting.

Can the City Council sponsor my nonprofit organization?

The quick answer: it depends. The City Council can issue one-time donations to eligible nonprofits for eligible special events that provide a community benefit (examples include neighborhood gatherings, community events at a City park, or a small parade). To qualify, organizations must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and meet our eligibility criteria. View the Special Event … Continued

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