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Orozco, Norma <br /> From: Kristopher Fortin <kris@saascoalition.org> <br /> Sent: Tuesday,July 19, 2022 2:14 PM <br /> To: eComment <br /> Subject: Public Comment, Item 39, Support <br /> Hello, <br /> My name is Kristopher Fortin and I'm the project director of Santa Ana Active Streets (SAAS), and I'm <br /> writing_in regards to Item 39 in today's City Council Agenda. Santa Ana Active Streets is in support of Item 39, <br /> to research and determine the implementation of a law to establish attacks on street vendors as a hate crime. In <br /> light of recent attacks directed at street vendors, it is our duty, as a community, to support the protection of <br /> those most vulnerable to violence and terror on our streets. SAAS advocates for the creation of a safe and <br /> accessible environment for active transportation for all of Santa Ana, this includes street vendors. Street vendors <br /> are an integral part of our local cultural fabric and are a reflection of those most vulnerable in Santa Ana; <br /> working class and undocumented Latinxs. This policy is a step in the right direction in ensuring that local policy <br /> reflects the safety needs of our community. <br /> Thank you, <br /> SANTA ANA ACTIVE STREETS <br /> Kristopher Fortin <br /> Project Director <br /> Santa Ana Active Streets <br /> (657) 205-7306 <br /> i <br />