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Date:6/17/2025 12:21:53 AM
From:"Evelyn Alonso"
To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net
Subject:[EXTERNAL] Public Comment
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Evelyn Alonso (she/they/ella)
Yale University | Jonathan Edwards College '27
Good evening Mayor, City Councilmembers, and City Staff,
My name is Evelyn Alonso, and I am a resident of Anaheim in District 2, alumni of Anaheim High
School, and a current Yale student. I’m speaking today to request that the City of Anaheim
implement a community alert system to notify residents when Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) operations are occurring in our area.
These past weeks have escalated forced family separations and deportations to a level never
seen before. Many Anaheim residents live in fear of unforeseen enforcement actions, which
disrupt livelihoods, and erode trust between immigrant communities and local government. A
transparent alert system—similar to how we are notified of emergencies or safety
concerns—would allow residents to make informed decisions and take necessary safeguards to
protect themselves and their families.
This is not about obstructing federal law; it’s about ensuring due process and human dignity.
Our community deserves to know when potentially life-altering actions are happening in our
home. It is heartbreaking to witness these changes in the public city landscape. Churches,
community events, schools, and workplaces have a newfound sense of silence and fear.
Through the work of generations of immigrants and citizens alike, we have built a beautiful
diverse city full of life. These attacks are not just targeting a small minority, but the very fabric of
what makes Anaheim Anaheim.
This attack demands actions that not only recognize the contributions and rights of our
immigrant community but actively works to keep our city safe. I urge the Council to explore
existing policy options or partnerships that would allow Anaheim to notify residents—via text,
email, or app alert—when credible reports of ICE activity are confirmed in our area.
Thank you for your time, and I hope you’ll take this crucial step to keep Anaheim a place where
all families feel safe and informed.
Sincerely,
Evelyn Alonso