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Orozco, Norma <br />From: Victor D Mendez <vicdmendez@gmail.com> <br />Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2021 5:53 PM <br />To: Sarmiento, Vicente; Thai, Minh; Bacerra, Phil; Hernandez, Johnathan <br />Cc: eComment <br />Subject: Funding for Vietnamese Community Relations position <br />I wish to convey my support for budgeting and funding the proposed Vietnamese Community Relations position. <br />Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are natural values of the City of Santa Ana. The funding of the proposed position is a <br />reflection of those values and of our shared commitment to each other. <br />Although unintentional, there are simply gaps and omissions between City Government and the Vietnamese <br />Community. For example, a recent text I received from the City had only English and Spanish content. <br />Additionally, many governments and businesses are placing strategic priority on DEI. Recently, the OCFA hired a DEI <br />Coordinator. <br />A few months ago, I spoke to the funding of the City attorney as a budgeted FTE. This position item has been budgeted <br />for 15 fiscal years: hence, the proposed position can be funded by simple reconciliation. <br />Thank you for your consideration of my comments to this issue of great concern. <br />VICTOR D MENDEZ <br />316 West 4th St #207 <br />Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br />