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Alianza <br />Translating,, <br />Mayor Amezcua and Members of the Santa Ana City Council <br />20 Civic Center Plaza <br />P.O. Box 1988, M31 <br />Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br />Re: Agenda Item #25 — Budget Direction: Police Oversight Commission <br />Dear Mayor Amezcua and Esteemed Councilmembers, <br />On behalf of Alianza Translatinx, we write in firm support of continued funding for the Police <br />Oversight Commission, including dedicated resources for an Independent Director in the <br />2025-2026 fiscal year. <br />The creation of this Commission marked a pivotal moment in Santa Ana's pursuit of <br />community -centered accountability and transparency. It was a reflection of collective vision —a <br />reflection of the many voices, organizations, and advocates who called for a more just and <br />responsive city. <br />As a Trans -led organization rooted in Orange County, we understand how essential it is to build <br />systems that restore trust, protect our most vulnerable, and honor the dignity of all <br />residents —especially those too often marginalized or harmed by institutional practices. For TGI <br />(Transgender, Gender Non -Conforming, and Intersex) people, particularly Black and Brown <br />residents, oversight is not theoretical —it is deeply personal. <br />The delay in hiring an Independent Director has undermined the promise made to the people of <br />Santa Ana. A Commission without leadership cannot fulfill its purpose. We urge the Council to <br />reaffirm its commitment by fully funding the Commission's operations and ensuring the <br />immediate appointment of an Independent Director. <br />Let Santa Ana be known not just for its progressive commitments, but for the courage to see <br />them through. <br />In solidarity, <br />Khloe Rios -Wyatt <br />Founder & CEO <br />(714) 483-1351 <br />www.alianzatransiatinx.org <br />206 W. Fourth St. Suite 420 <br />Santa Ana CA, 92701 <br />