City GuideSANTA ANAMayor: Miguel A. Pulido Jr.Age:...

City Guide

SANTA ANA

Mayor: Miguel A. Pulido Jr.

Age: 41

Occupation: Business owner

First elected: November 1986

Term expires: November 1998

Key issues: Continue reduction in overall crime; further strengthen the city’s economic base; develop more youth-related facilities.

Councilman: Tony Espinoza

Age: 29

Occupation: Deputy probation counselor for the county

First elected: November 1994

Term expires: November 1998

Key issues: Attack crime through the Street Terrorist Offender Project; build more community centers; find ways to increase community involvement.

Councilman: Brett Franklin

Age: 36

Occupation: Real estate broker

First elected: November 1996

Term expires: November 2000

Key issues: Improve the appearance of streets; jail violent gang members; make the city more business-friendly.

Councilman: Thomas E. Lutz

Age: 53

Occupation: Construction company owner

First elected: November 1992

Term expires: November 2000

Key issues: Attract and keep businesses; promote neighborhood associations; develop arts and culture; maintain strong code enforcement.

Councilwoman: Patricia A. McGuigan

Age: 62

Occupation: Homemaker

First elected: March 1981

Term expires: November 1998

Key issues: Maintain neighborhood integrity, education, quality of life.

Councilman: Ted R. Moreno

Age: 29

Occupation: Businessman

First elected: November 1992

Term expires: November 2000

Key issues: Continue improving the quality of life, reducing crime and expanding the economic base.

Councilman: Robert L. Richardson

Age: 36

Occupation: Legislative affairs manager for the county CEO

First elected: November 1990

Term expires: November 1998

Key issues: Ensure public safety; attract and keep businesses; maintain the city’s financial stability.

Other Key Officials

City Manager: David N. Ream

Age: 52

In office: 10 years

City Attorney: Joseph W. Fletcher

Age: 42

In office: 8 months

Police Chief: Paul M. Walters

Age: 51

In office: 8 years

Fire Chief: Marc Martin

Age: 45

In office: 1 year

How to Reach Them

Council meets: First and third Mondays

Hours: City Hall, 22 Civic Center Plaza, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays

Telephone: (714) 647-6900

Fax: (714) 647-6954

Factoids

Motto: “Education First”

Flower: Hibiscus

Incorporated: June 1, 1886

Population: 310,000

Legislative districts: 46th and 47th congressional; 33rd, 34th and 35th senatorial; 67th, 69th and 71st Assembly

General fund budget: $140 million

Number of employees: 1,669

Highest-paid employee: City manager, $158,328 a year

Council perks: $125 a month stipend for members, $200 for mayor; $500 monthly auto allowance; health and dental benefits.

RESEARCHED BY JEFF KASS