Is it time for ward-specific City Council elections in Santa Ana?

Did you know that Santa Ana City Council elections are conducted on a citywide basis, but you have to live in the ward that you are running for? That’s odd, isn’t it? In most cities, local elections are conducted on a ward-specific basis. That means you vote for YOUR council member – not those who represent other wards. That makes sense, doesn’t it? What this means is that Council Members are more accountable to those who live in their ward – and it also means anyone can run for the Council, walk their Ward and have a shot at winning. Right now you have to be wealthy or backed by a lot of special interests to be able to prevail in local Santa Ana elections. Here is a list of cities that elect their Council members by districts/wards: Click here to read the rest of this article.