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Flores, Dora From: Jennifer Leiva < Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2024 2:26 PM To: eComment Subject: Against the STR Ban by Zoning & Planning Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hello My name is Jennifer Leiva, I live in Ward 3 and have been an STIR operator in the city of Santa Ana for the past 4 years. Outright banning STRs in the city would be cutting off revenue that can go back into the city and community. Please do not generalize all operators because of a couple of bad apples. For the most part, the majority of us hosts are for complying with regulations and zoning but your zoning and planning department must be willing to set reasonable regulations. I know it's added work to an already busy department but the revenue that can be received from setting into place certain regulations and permits will benefit so many. Utilize us operators if you have any questions, most of us are willing and able to help work with the city for insight. I for one have worked with numerous zoning and planning departments and would be happy to also work with your department so see what your concerns are and how we can ease those concerns setting some codes that'll benefit all. Apart from operating STRs I provide a lot of work to several local small businesses from AC techs, plumbing, to handymen, etc. By banning STRs you are selfishly stopping a families income and state taxes from going back into the state and community; we all pay taxes. The majority of those I employ are paid great and the work schedule works well with their children's schedule so that they are able to provide and still spend time with their family. Again please think of the domino effect banning STRs will cause amongst the community. All our hires are local and I as well am a resident of the city. Please reach out to me if you need anything or have any questions. Thank you! Jennifer Leiva