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Flores, Dora <br />From:Valeria Esqueda <valeria.esqueda97@gmail.com> <br />Sent:Tuesday, August 18, 2020 1:15 PM <br />To:eComment <br />Subject:AGENDA ITEM 22B <br />Hello Council Members and Mayor, <br /> <br />I am emailing in opposition of item 22B. The $353,653 that is being used to purchase a military grade vehicle is critically <br />needed in other areas to build preventative and responsive approaches to threats. The $353,653 can be effectively <br />allocated to support emergency communication systems, preparing for or recovering from a disaster (like COVID or <br />earthquakes). The money can be used to enhance cyber security and fund projects that enable continuous operation of <br />critical business and government functions including those human health, safety, and economic security. <br /> <br />Contrary to Police Chief David Valentin, there is NOT a large need for such vehicles in Santa Ana and what is visibly <br />needed is accessible and affordable housing, expanded health care services, and child care services. Making a large <br />expense on a truck is a reckless use of funding during the COVID-19 crisis. This action demonstrates the city’s incapacity <br />to serve their community during a health and economic crisis. <br /> <br />Thank You <br /> <br />Valeria Esqueda <br />2 <br /> <br />