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Ibarra, Evelyn <br />From: <br />Hall, Jennifer <br />Sent: <br />Monday, October 28, 2024 10:01 AM <br />To: <br />eComment <br />Subject: <br />FW: Character Reference for Councilman Johnathan Hernandez <br />From: Nati Alvarado <nati.aIva rado@ngservices.org> <br />Sent: Monday, October 28, 2024 9:17 AM <br />To: Hall, Jennifer <jhall@santa-ana.org> <br />Subject: Character Reference for Councilman Johnathan Hernandez <br />Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. <br />Dear Ms. Hall, <br />I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to offer my full support and a character reference for <br />Councilman Johnathan Hernandez of Santa Ana's Ward 5. As Pastor of The Life Center Church and Executive <br />Director of Neutral Ground, I have had the privilege of working closely with Johnathan on various community <br />initiatives, and I have seen firsthand his dedication to serving with integrity and purpose. <br />Since our partnership began, we have collaborated with Johnathan on impactful programs such as the first <br />Summer Night Lights in 2016 and every year since, gang prevention and intervention programming, and the <br />first Chicano Heritage Festival. Johnathan's involvement in these events has always centered on uplifting and <br />empowering our community, with no personal agenda other than to serve. His contributions to these initiatives <br />have been invaluable, fostering a safer, more connected environment for the people of Santa Ana. <br />Johnathan's work has always been motivated by his Chicano heritage and his deep-rooted commitment to Santa <br />Ana's history and people. When we reached out to him for support, we did so because he represents our shared <br />values and dedication to this city. We did not anticipate any conflict; we simply knew Johnathan was the right <br />person to help us push forward on our mission. <br />Though recent inquiries have raised concerns about his involvement in community events, I can say with <br />complete confidence that his actions have consistently been in good faith. Johnathan's role has always been one <br />of support, without overstepping boundaries, as he has worked tirelessly to strengthen the planning and success <br />of each event. His commitment to Santa Ana's well-being has been evident in every step he's taken with us. <br />I am proud to work alongside Councilman Hernandez and am deeply grateful for his continued dedication to <br />our community. Please feel free to contact me if you'd like to discuss this further. <br />Best, <br />