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General (03)You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Date:6/16/2025 1:09:02 PM From:"John S" To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject:[EXTERNAL] ICE activity alert system for Anaheim Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Good evening Madame Mayor, C ity C ouncilmembers and C ity Staff, My name is J ohn Sinambal and I am a resident of Anaheim in District 3. I ’m speaking today to respectfully request that the City of A naheim implement a community alert system to notify residents when I mmigration and Customs Enforcement (I C E ) operations are occurring in our area. Many A naheim residents live in fear of unexpected enforcement actions, which continue to separate families, disrupt livelihoods, and erode trust between immigrant communities and local government. A transparent alert system – like how we are notified of emergencies or safety concerns – would allow resident to make informed decisions and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families. T his is not about obstructing federal law – it’s about ensuring due process and human dignity. O ur community deserves to know when potentially life-altering actions are happening in their neighborhoods. Cities like Los Angeles and others across the country have begun exploring or implementing similar approaches. A naheim can and should lead in protecting the safety and well-being of all its residents. I urge the C ouncil to explore policy options or partnerships that would allow A naheim to notify residents – via text, email, or app alert – when credible reports of I C E activity are confirmed in our area. Thank you for your time, and I hope you’ll take this important step to keep Anaheim a place where all families feel safe and informed. Sincerely, J ohn Sinambal