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Orozco, Norma <br />From: Cecilia Hernandez <cxhernandez@gmail.com> <br />Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 3:58 PM <br />To: eComment <br />Subject: Budget Meeting today <br />Hello City Council Members, <br />I am writing to ask that you reconsider the budget you approved for the SAPID. As we have seen in recent weeks the <br />citizens of this city and country have been calling for a review and redistribution of intended police dollars into youth <br />programing and community services. I hope that you have taken the necessary and critical time to reflect on your role in <br />this time. You were elected to represent and abide by the residents of Santa Ana's wishes. If you are acting because of <br />pressure from the police union, you need to reconsider the implications of your vote. Santa Ana is the 9th deadliest <br />police force in the state, also 0% of the civilian complaints against the police ended in favor of the people. We need to <br />step back, reflect, review, reevaluate our priorities and rethink what our city and proud residents truly need. I urge you <br />reconsider this budget, you are in a place of power right now but you choose to turn back on the people, we will <br />respond at the ballots. I have lived here my whole life, I believe in this city and the potential for it's evolution to value <br />and invest in its residents. Thank you and I hope you vote with us in mind. <br />Cecilia Hernandez <br />