General (11)Public Comment
From: Yenni Diaz <president@anaheimdems.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 10:55 AM
To: Public Comment
Subject: Public Comment
Attachments: Resolution Condemning Remarks by Anaheim City Councilmember Jordan
Brandman_July2021.pdf
Good afternoon,
On behalf of the Anaheim Dems, I would like to submit the following resolution, that unanimously passed, as
public comment Condemning Remarks by Anaheim City Councilmember Jordan Brandman.
Whereas, the Democratic Party upholds the values of equality and inclusivity and the right of women to be treated with
dignity and respect and condemns misogyny, sexual harassment, and violence against women; and
Whereas, it has recently come to light that Anaheim City Councilmember Jordan Brandman made remarks in text
messages about former Councilmember Denise Barnes, who at the time was his colleague on the council, using language
that was obscene, misogynistic, violent, and troubling; and
Whereas, the Anaheim Democrats Club deplores the use of such language against women — especially from a local
Democratic official who, as a candidate, was endorsed by the Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) — and at the
same time believes in restorative measures to address such offenses; and
Whereas, to date, the DPOC has taken no action against Councilmember Brandman —who was censured by the DPOC in
2015 on another matter — and has remained silent on his contemptible remarks.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Anaheim Democrats Club condemns Councilmember Brandman's remarks, urges
the Chair of the DPOC to publicly do the same, and calls upon the DPOC to censure him once again; and
Be it further resolved, that the Anaheim Democrats Club demands that Councilmember Brandman apologize in writing
to Denise Barnes, recommends that he take a 6 -month leave of absence from office for counseling and reflection, and
urges that, if such conditions are not met, the DPOC will not grant him future endorsement and will request his
resignation from the Party.
Yenni Diaz
President
Anaheim Dems Club
www.anaheimdems.org
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Resolution Condemning Remarks by Anaheim City Council member Jordan Brandman
Whereas, the Democratic Party upholds the values of equality and inclusivity and the right of women to
be treated with dignity and respect and condemns misogyny, sexual harassment, and violence against
women; and
Whereas, it has recently come to light that Anaheim City Councilmember Jordan Brandman made
remarks in text messages about former Councilmember Denise Barnes, who at the time was his
colleague on the council, using language that was obscene, misogynistic, violent, and troubling; and
Whereas, the Anaheim Democrats Club deplores the use of such language against women — especially
from a local Democratic official who, as a candidate, was endorsed by the Democratic Party of Orange
County (DPOC) — and at the same time believes in restorative measures to address such offenses; and
Whereas, to date, the DPOC has taken no action against Councilmember Brandman — who was censured
by the DPOC in 2015 on another matter — and has remained silent on his contemptible remarks.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Anaheim Democrats Club condemns Councilmember Brandman's
remarks, urges the Chair of the DPOC to publicly do the same, and calls upon the DPOC to censure him
once again; and
Be it further resolved, that the Anaheim Democrats Club demands that Councilmember Brandman
apologize in writing to Denise Barnes, recommends that he take a 6 -month leave of absence from office
for counseling and reflection, and urges that, if such conditions are not met, the DPOC will not grant him
future endorsement and will request his resignation from the Party.
Approved by unanimous consent July 10, 2021