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Flores, Dora From: Sandi < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 8:35 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. These types of resolutions have proven only to provide a platform for those that want to spew vile antisemitic rhetoric, false narratives, revisionist history, and hate toward the Jewish community. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Thank you, SD