Tuesday is the final day for constituents of Santa Ana Councilmember Jessie Lopez to vote on whether she should remain in office. The outcome of the controversial recall — which is mired in legal dilemmas — could determine whether Orange County’s second-largest city continues to lean in favor of policies like rent control and police oversight, or does an about-face.
Santa Ana Recall: Quick Guide For Voters
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- Voters in Santa Ana’s Ward 3 are eligible to vote in the Nov. 14 recall election.
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- Not sure which ward you’re in? Check your address against the city’s interactive map.
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- A “yes” vote means Lopez will be removed from office and the city council will have to decide whether to appoint a replacement or hold another special election for a candidate who would serve out the rest of her term, through November 2024.
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- A “no” vote means Lopez will remain in office to serve out the rest of her term.
Here’s what you need to know:
Why is Jessie Lopez facing recall?
Santa Ana Councilmember Jessie Lopez was elected in 2020 to represent the city’s…
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