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February 6, 2019 To the Men and Women of the Santa Ana Police Department: It is an honor to serve as the Mayor Pro Tem for the Council of Santa Ana and I stand in support of all City employees, residents, and businesses. I am committed to serving the City of Santa Ana's best interest. As member of public safety, I know first-hand the sacrifice and dedication it takes to protect others in a community. The Santa Ana Police Department has exceptional Police Officers and staff who I have a high regard for. Since my election into the City Council, I have been an avid supporter of law enforcement and I will always support the Santa Ana Police Department. Over the course of my tenure with the Council, I prioritized public safety, ensured that a Chief of Police was selected and have advocated for public safety funds at the State and Federal level. My role as the Mayor Pro Tem requires that I make decisions that are sustainable and financially feasible for the City. At yesterday's City Council meeting, I made the comment that based on law enforcement integrity that If you do the right thing, then you don't have to worry about anything. That statement was based on thoughtful consideration and principal; leading to my comments and decision about to the Police Officer's Association Memorandum of Understanding (POA MOU). The Santa Ana Police Department team deserves a raise and an increase of capacity. However, the POA MOU that was presented at yesterday's Council meeting needs to be financially feasible and sustainable for the Santa Ana Police Department and for the City. The POA MOU was approved by the majority of the Council without the vote of the funding appropriations, essentially an unfunded agreement, which is unjustified. In an effort to eliminate confusion and unnecessary rhetoric, I would like to encourage you to watch the City Council meeting's video, specifically my comments about the POA MOU, so that misunderstandings are clarified. My commitment to the devoted men and women of the Santa Ana Police Department will not falter. I have an open door policy should you want to speak with me directly. Respectfully, ayor Pro Tem Juan Villegas Link to Cid Council Recording - Item 65D - Agreement with SAPOA (Fast forward to 1:28:50) ,0