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Opposition to the Citizens Redistricting <br />Commission's Proposed Redistricting in Santa Ana <br />June 20, 2011 <br />Page 2 <br />economic demographics, Anaheim and Santa Ana's population tend to share similar <br />transportation habits such as higher bus ridership, and similar recycling and disposal habits - <br />more likely to change their own oil and wash their own car, for example. <br />The Santa Ana and Anaheim Police Departments have also collaborated on numerous programs <br />and projects throughout their respective histories. One important joint program is the Urban <br />Areas Strategic Initiative (UASI) which was designed by the federal government to facilitate a <br />county-wide strategy, training, and exercise program to increase homeland security and public <br />safety. Through this collaborative effort the cities of Santa Ana and Anaheim have distributed <br />over $60 million dollars in Orange County to strengthen the County's ability to prevent and <br />respond to terrorist attacks and natural disasters. Other collaborative efforts with the City of <br />Anaheim include the CAD2CAD project that when finalized will allow all fire dispatch centers in <br />Orange County to automatically dispatch emergency units from other jurisdictions should <br />additional assistance be required. Santa Ana and Anaheim are the lead cities partnering on this <br />project, and also maintain mutual aid agreements for emergency response assistance. <br />Dividing the state and federal legislative districts in Santa Ana and Anaheim will dilute the voice <br />of this working class area and place our residents into more affluent areas that may not have <br />similar interests. If approved, the CRC's proposed map will substantially alter the socio- <br />economic composition of Santa Ana's legislative districts and profoundly impact the lives of our <br />residents. It is imperative that Santa Ana and Anaheim flatlands remain in the same state and <br />federal legislative districts to maximize our "Communities of Interest" and to ensure that our <br />residents can continue to elect candidates of their choice who represent their common interests. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. <br />65A-2