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Orozco, Norma <br /> From: Dale Helvig < <br /> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 12:34 PM <br /> To: Amezcua, Valerie; Phan, Thai; Vazquez, Benjamin; Lopez, Jessie; Bacerra, Phil; <br /> Hernandez, Johnathan; Penaloza, David; Ridge, Kristine; Carvalho, Sonia R.; Mendoza, <br /> Steven; eComment <br /> Cc: Tim BHHScaprops Rush;Jeff Katz <br /> Subject: 2023-09-19 Letter to City Council: Item 28 Noncitizen Voting <br /> September 19, 2023 <br /> Mayor Amezcua and Santa Ana City Councilmembers <br /> City of Santa Ana <br /> 20 Civic Center Plaza, 8th Floor <br /> Santa Ana CA 92702 <br /> Subject: ITEM 28 —Discussion on Non Citizen Voting <br /> Since the is only a discussion item I put forth to you some thoughts and concerns that I have. <br /> 1. Federal law bans noncitizens which includes green card and visa holders, from voting in <br /> federal elections. <br /> 2. With the current concern about the cost of elections, I expect this will will cost more than special <br /> elections. The FULL burden of any election would be the responsibility of the City. <br /> 3. U.S. citizens residing in U.S. territories cannot vote for president in the general election. <br /> 4. 1 would not expect to go another county and vote on how they should run their government. <br /> 5. Is noncitizen defined as legal permanent resident? <br /> 6. Places that have noncitizen voting have you show photo ID. Would this be acceptable in Santa <br /> Ana? <br /> Voting is a privilege that comes with citizenship, it's not a right of every resident. I see this as an <br /> expensive administrative nightmare. <br /> Discuss it tonight, then put it to rest. <br /> i <br />