
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor · In the record since 2022
Recent participation based on attributed remarks and recorded differences in summarized meetings.
- Summarized meetings
- 77
- Agenda items with attributed remarks
- 573
- Speaking time
- 2048 min
- Recorded differences
- 57
Recent participation
Where positions differed
Seconded the substitute motion after confirming the programme would not sit under the police department.
July 21, 2026 · Voted yesTwo members voted against accepting the police department's military equipment report, and one of them had moved to reject it outright.Made the substitute motion to accept the report, arguing the equipment is what lets officers end standoffs without shooting anyone.
July 21, 2026 · SupportedThe council voted unanimously against the county's reentry centre, but divided openly over whether to negotiate with the county or fight it.Said Santa Ana already carries the county jail, a large shelter and the probation offices, and should not take this too.








