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Public Comment
From:Amy Hammerschlag <
Sent:Saturday, October 24, 2020 4:47 PM
To:Public Comment
Subject:Illegal fireworks
Dear Mayor Sidhu and esteemed council members,
While I understand you have much larger issues to contend with, I am writing for something smaller of which
you can control the outcome.
I am writing for the significant and pervasive noise disturbances caused throughout the year in the city of
Anaheim by residents setting off fireworks on days that are not sanctioned for fireworks use. I am writing to
you now, on October 24th, as three loud rockets were just set off near my apartment that caused my windows to
rattle. I also live close to Downtown Anaheim, so I am sure you also have heard the fireworks at inappropriate
times and dates.
The blatant disregard for well being of neighbors, children, and their pets is so incredibly disrespectful and the
Anaheim PD is overrun with calls when fireworks go off unexpectedly, which is a huge waste of city
resources.
While I realize that when Disneyland is open we have those fireworks to contend with, it is much more
palatable because at least we know the days and times the fireworks are shown. However, the residents that
clearly only care about themselves are shooting off fireworks whenever they want, sometimes even throwing
them out of cars at residents' homes, with very little that can be done by the Anaheim PD to stifle this activity. I
have talked to other residents who do their due diligence and call the police, but nothing is done because the
police have to physically see the residents setting off the fireworks, and they are smart enough to be sneaky
about it.
I would like to ask the council to take further action and consider banning fireworks entirely within the city of
Anaheim, or consider differing ways to counter the illegal activity that is more effective at stopping it from
happening. This activity is so persistent that I am considering moving out of the area.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this issue, despite all of the other larger concerns.
Sincerely,
Amy Hammerschlag
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