Laserfiche WebLink
residents in Santa Ana are non -citizens. The American Immigration Council estimates that <br />immigrant residents, including non -citizen residents, in Orange County contributed $10.5 billion <br />in taxes in 2018.' Santa Ana is home to the largest share of non -citizen residents in all of Orange <br />County cities, and nearly 20 percent of the county's non -citizen resident population resides in <br />Santa Ana.' Non -citizens make up a large percentage of the City's residents - they cannot be <br />excluded from City elections any longer. <br />By placing these vital issues on the ballot, the City empowers our citizens to actively engage in <br />the decision -making process. Allowing voters to have the final say on these proposals not only <br />strengthens our democratic values but also fosters increased civic engagement. It encourages <br />individuals to become more informed about the issues, participate in public discourse, and take <br />an active role in shaping the direction of their City. <br />For these reasons, Chispa urges you to support this item and to place these issues on the <br />November 2024 ballot. Thank you for your time and consideration. <br />Sincerely, <br />Bulmaro Vicente <br />Policy and Political Director <br />CC: �J;Ani.e cua( )sai a....aga.ony <br />Jessiel,opez(�>san�a a aa.o <br />lPhaii(.ii)santa aga.on) <br />... <br />ll yaialle �apiadez(.i),sanda....aga.on) <br />�" ,a rI, (}, <br />Z United States Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimate, 2021. <br />3 American Immigration Council, "Map the Impact," accessed September 3, 2023, <br />https://cVata.ameiriicaniimmiigiratiioncouinc'ill.oirg/map the limpact/ <br />4 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimate, 2021. <br />2 <br />