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From: Jennifer Lopez <
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 9:52 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Agenda item 36
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I am writing in support of agenda item 36- issuing an apology to the family of Edgar Vargas. His wrongful ICE transfer was
emotionally and financially detrimental to the Vargas family. They deserve an apology.
Thank you,
Jennifer Lopez
Ibarra, Evelyn
From: Mai Do <mai@harborinstituteoc.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 2:24 PM
To: eComment; Amezcua, Valerie; Phan, Thai; Vazquez, Benjamin; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza,
David; Lopez, Jessie; Hernandez, Johnathan
Cc: Carlos Perea
Subject: Agenda Item #36 - Support
Attachments: 11.19.24 Agenda Item 36.pdf
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Dear Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers,
Please find attached a letter of support for Agenda Item #36, signed by several organizations working closely with local
immigrant and refugee communities.
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Mai Nguyen Do
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Re: Support for Agenda Item #36
Dear Mayor Valerie Amezcua and Santa Ana City Council Members,
We, the undersigned organizations, write to express strong support for Agenda Item 936.
We are writing as organizations working with immigrant and refugee communities in Santa Ana
and across Orange County. In the face of escalated attacks on our communities, it is critical for
the City to keep reaffirming its commitment to immigrant rights.
Therefore, we urge you to issue a formal apology to the family of Edgar Vargas for the brutality
he suffered at the hands of a now -former Santa Ana Police Department officer and, as a result,
ICE agents. Although an apology cannot reverse the deep harm inflicted on the Vargas family, it
is important that the City fully and formally acknowledge this history of injustice as we chart a
path towards a more inclusive Santa Ana.
Sincerely,
Harbor Institute for Immigrant & Economic Justice
Orange County Justice Fund
VietRISE
Joined by:
Orange County Rapid Response Network (OCRRN)
Latino Health Access
Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD)
Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO)
Ibarra, Evelyn
From: Jordan <
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 2:27 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Agenda Item 36
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am writing in support of agenda item 36-issuing an apology to the family of Edgar Vargas. His wrongful ICE transfer was emotionally
and financially detrimental to the Vargas family. They deserve an apology.
Thank you,
Jordan
Ibarra, Evelyn
From: Claudio Gallegos<
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 3:01 PM
To: eComment
Cc: John Kachirisky; Matt Wharton
Subject: Opposition to Item 36
Attachments: Opposition item 36[2].pdf
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Good Afternoon,
Attached is the Santa Ana Police Officer's Association public comment in opposition to Item 36 on tonight's agenda.
Thank you for distributing to the Mayor and Councilmembers.
Claudio W. Gallegos
Political Director
Santa Ana Police Officer's Association
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SANTA ANA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
1607 NORTH SYCAMORE SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92701-3513
[714] 836-1211 FAX [714] 836-6108
November 19, 2024
John Kachirisky
President, Santa Ana Police Officers Association
1607 N. Sycamore St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Dear Mayor Amezcua and Honorable City Council,
I am writing to express the Santa Ana Police Officers Association opposition to item 36 on the City Council's
upcoming agenda. This matter was handled many years ago by the courts and the city, therefore, there is no
reason to re -visit the past and use this incident as an excuse to cast a shadow on the men and women of the
Santa Ana Police Department who work diligently day -in and day -out to keep our city safe.
This past election the voters made it clear by electing you, a pro -public safety Mayor, by more than ten
percentage points in every ward. Our community also made it clear they want to crackdown on crime and
passed Proposition 36 by more than 70% of the vote.
Item 36 on the council's upcoming agenda is NOT what voters want. Simply put, it is a wedge and tactic
meant to discredit our great police department and create distance between the officers and the community —
who overwhelmingly have spoken for action and results. As you are aware, the city settled this matter with
Mr. Vargas and his family years ago and the former officer was held accountable, proving once again, the
justice system does in fact work.
Let us not re -visit the past, but instead, look to the future and come together to give the voters what they
asked for in this election - a safe and vibrant city where all law-abiding residents can enjoy their
neighborhoods and parks without fear of being victimized by criminals. Let us continue to work together to
accomplish this rather than stir the flames of divisive rhetoric. The Santa Ana Police Department strives to
be one of the most respectable and responsible police departments in the nation, and we have been on the
forefront of transparency. Please reject item 36 and let us move forward together to build a safe and vibrant
Santa Ana.
Sincerely,
John Kachirisky
President, Santa Ana Police Officers Association
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