Santa Ana Ward 3 Councilmember Jessie Lopez is facing a recall attempt, and the Santa Ana Police Officers Association is leading the effort. ABC7's Jessica De Nova breaks down the details and why Lopez says she's being targeted.
A special election to recall Santa Ana Ward 3 Councilmember Jessie Lopez is underway, and taxpayers are footing the more than $500,000 bill.
But come November, it's up to the voters to decide whether Lopez keeps her seat representing Ward 3, which covers the northernmost and northeast portions of Santa Ana. John Kachirisky, the president of the Santa Ana Police Officers Association, who is leading the recall effort, says the move is about community and public safety in the city."The Santa Ana Police Officers Association endorses the recall of City of Santa Ana Councilwoman Jessie Lopez because her policy positions put community safety and quality of life concerns in the City at risk.
SAPOA stands in solidarity with City of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua along with other city council members to support a vote of "YES" for the recall of Jessie Lopez." "For those of us who live or work here in the city, we see problems every day, just going through to our offices or to our homes. Crime has certainly been a major issue that has only continued to get worse with Councilmember Lopez representing Ward 3," he said.
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