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Council elects José Peñaloza vice mayor in 4-3 vote
Santa Ana City Council · January 20, 2026
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Summary
After nominations, the council selected José Peñaloza as vice mayor for 2026 by a 4-3 roll-call vote. Council members nominated two candidates and used the highest affirmative vote to determine the appointee.
The Santa Ana City Council voted on Jan. 20 to elect José Peñaloza as vice mayor for 2026.
Councilmembers nominated councilmember Peñaloza and Councilmember Jonathan Hernández. After members…
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