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Orozco, Norma <br /> From: Nina Jirik < <br /> Sent: Tuesday,July 18, 2023 1:16 PM <br /> To: eComment; Hernandez,Johnathan <br /> Subject: Support of Item 39 for Meeting on 7/18 <br /> Santa Ana City Council Members, <br /> As a proud resident and homeowner in the Washington Square neighborhood, I am firmly against allowing <br /> people to abuse drugs and lay passed out on our city's sidewalks, parks, and bus stops. <br /> I have personally witnessed this numerous times when passing bus stops, and even entering our <br /> neighborhood. In fact, three times in the past 4 months, some of our residents have picked up discarded <br /> needles, and bags of crystal/powder drugs in our neighborhood streets. What if our children or animals were to <br /> have picked these up? <br /> I support the Councilmember Requested Item 939 submitted to be discussed at the July 18 City Council <br /> meeting. To direct the City Manager to have Santa Ana Police Officers consistently detain any individuals <br /> within the City of Santa Ana that violate existing state law related to individuals who are found in public places <br /> under the influence of drugs or controlled substances where they are a danger to themselves or others and <br /> transport them to the Santa Ana Jail for processing, and prior to release, provide them with information on <br /> available substance-abuse treatment services. <br /> Allowing rampant and uninterrupted drug use in our city is having a devastating impact on our community. <br /> Doing nothing can no longer be an option. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Nina Jirik <br /> <br /> Santa Ana, CA 92706 <br /> i <br />