Closed Session (4)Public Comment
From: Lina Rios
Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 8:54 AM
To: Public Comment
Subject: Public Comment for Telecommuting
I have been an employee for the City of Anaheim since 2015. 1 had never telecommuted until April 1, 2021 until my
return to the office in May. While telecommuting I was able to complete my work with less distractions. I always had
access to a supervisor or senior since we communicated via Skype and did so even prior to Covid. Also, I was able to
work when I was sick. Usually, I have to take a day off if I am unwell. I took time off for in person medical appointments
obviously and when I had Covid, but since I was working at home, I was able to still work when I was not 100%aslong as I
felt well enough, even prior to fully recovering from Covid.
I was able to require minimum to no child care since I was just in the other room and I did not need to commute so I was
well rested and ready to work at my start time. Now I get less sleep, I am at risk of getting involved in an accident on my
commute, today I got a flat tire, I am worried about child care coverage throughout the day and I feel I am more
distracted now that I am back in the office. If given the opportunity to telecommute once again, I feel my quality of work
will remain equal or better to the quality of work I perform while in the office. It is a benefit to me and my family, but
also to the office. Please consider allowing us to telecommute.
Thank you.
Lina Rios
City of Anaheim Public Utilities