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February 16, 2022 Good Evening Everyone, and Good Evening City Councilmembers, Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra and Mayor Sarmiento: My name is Nancy Murphy. My family and 1 have lived in our home on Ramona Drive for the past 33 years. Both my husband and I were born and raised in Santa Ana, and as such, we have lived in the city for over 58 years. We have many family members who also have lived in the city for over 90 years. / am currently a resident in the south end of town along MacArthur Blvd. Many of our family members are concerned about the Redistricting of the Wards. We are concerned because we are aware that Councilmembers Lopez and Hernandez, and Mayor Sarmiento are advocating that the neighborhoods in the south end of the city be broken up into multiple Wards. We watched the prior council meeting during which the maps ofA1, A2, and SARC 1 were proposed by these Councilmembers and the Mayor, for the redistricting. As longtime residents we are very aware of the community issues that arise along the MacArthur Blvd., corridor and the southern parts of Grand, Main, Flower, Bristol and Fairview. We travel along these major corridors every day. We are also very aware of the community issues that arise at the Bristol and MacArthur shopping centers, because we shop there every day. To break up the neighborhoods along these major geographic landmarks into multiple Wards would impede our ability to effectively pursue remedies that will promote safety in our neighborhoods. The neighborhoods at the south end of town are comprised of hardworking families of diverse cultures and incomes. We have personally seen the south end of town grow and change, some for the good and some for the not so good. We want to promote a safer Santa Ana, a more beautiful Santa Ana, and most importantly have a robust engagement with City Council. We believe this is best served by having 1 Ward for the southern neighborhoods.