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Kathy Le, in support Map D-2 with no changes, also in support of <br />election sequence: A -C: Wards 1, 3, 5 for year 2020 and D -F: Wards 2, <br />4, 6 for year 2022. <br />Theresa Le, echoed previous speakers' comments, expressed strong <br />support for Map D-2 with no alterations, support of proposed election <br />sequence: A -C: Wards 1, 3, 5 for year 2020 and D -F: Wards 2, 4, 6 for <br />year 2022. <br />Kenneth Nguyen, resident of Santa Ana and active community member, <br />expressed that Vietnamese community needs their voice to be heard <br />and have a councilmember of any race advocate for their community. <br />Clarified Vietnamese population reflected on maps, expressed that the <br />voting sequence is not of an interest, however the division of ward map <br />having the largest Vietnamese voting block population is of interest. <br />Mayor Pulido closed the Hearing. Council discussion ensued. <br />City Attorney Sonia Carvalho announced that consultant with Redistricting <br />Partners, Mr. Paul Mitchell, along with special legal counsel of Jones & <br />Mayer, Kimberly Hall Barlow, is present to address questions. <br />Councilmember Solorio, noted past community meetings and hearings, <br />importance of keeping communities of interest together, and indicated <br />proposed map is representative of community. Suggested ward -sequencing <br />order to allow Councilmembers who were elected in 2016 to run in 2020 if <br />they are eligible for reelection and Asian district to run in 2020. <br />0 e REOIRRRICIINs <br />00 PARTNERS <br />City of Santa Ana <br />Councilmember Villegas expressed support of Map C-4 as it resembles our <br />current map, C-4 allows for the Vietnamese Community to have their own <br />ward, and keep current councilmember elects out of the same ward. <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19 NOVEMBER 20, 2018 <br />10A-19 <br />