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Flores, Dora From: Mar W < Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 12:26 AM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Appreciation for dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers I have lived in the local community for over 50 years and have never witnessed the alarming current level of Antisemitism as is going on today. There is a war thousands of miles away that has stirred a lot of emotions and concern. I ask you to focus on our community, our residents here in the United States, many of whom are being harassed, intimated, and subjected to violence due to their religion and/or ethnicity. I urge you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. This resolution goes against peace. 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. We do not want the war between Israel and Hamas to continue and wish for a negotiated Settlement that offers peace and security for both the Palestinians and Israelis. This resolution does not express such sentiment. Further, I am horrified 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 because they care about the safety of the residents in their community. 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, its resident's safety, 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 for your time and consideration, Diana M.