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Araiza, Fatima <br />From: Flores, Gaston <br />Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2023 10:27 AM <br />To: eComment <br />Subject: FW: Contact the City Council Submission <br />From: notify@proudcity.com <notify@proudcity.com> <br />Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 9:21 PM <br />To: Flores, Gaston <GFlores@santa-ana.org> <br />Subject: Contact the City Council Submission <br />Name <br />Lindsey Hamilton <br />Email <br /> <br />Address <br />Irvine, California 92618 <br />United States <br />Map It <br />Who is this message for? <br />• Mayor Valerie Amezcua <br />• Mayor Pro Tern Jessie Lopez <br />• Councilmember Thai Viet Phan <br />• Councilmember David Penaloza <br />• Councilmember Phil Bacerra <br />• Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez <br />• Councilmember Benjamin Vazquez <br />Comments or questions <br />Dear Members of the Santa Ana City Council, <br />I am reaching out with an urgent appeal regarding the resolution on Israel set for vote in the upcoming council meeting. As a <br />resident deeply invested in the welfare and integrity of our community, I find it necessary to express my strong concerns about <br />this resolution. <br />The draft of the resolution, as it stands, seems to present a notably one-sided view of the Israeli -Palestinian conflict. This <br />approach not only oversimplifies a complex international issue but also risks propagating a narrative that could fuel divisiveness <br />and antisemitism in our community. It is imperative that any statement or resolution from our council reflects a balanced <br />understanding and does not unintentionally align with extreme and misleading viewpoints. <br />I urge the council to reconsider the implications of passing this resolution. It is essential that our community's actions and <br />statements promote peace, truth, and mutual understanding, rather than contributing to the spread of bias and conflict. <br />As decision -makers for our community, you bear the responsibility of ensuring that our actions and endorsements as a city are <br />grounded in fairness and informed perspective. I respectfully request that the council reevaluates this resolution to better reflect <br />these values. <br />Thank you for considering my perspective on this critical issue. I trust that the council will make a decision that truly represents <br />the best interests of all members of our community. <br />Sincerely, <br />1 <br />