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General (23)You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Date:6/17/2025 2:37:18 PM From:"Michael Garcia" To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject:[EXTERNAL] Virtual Public Comment 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. (ICE Alerts) Good evening Madame Mayor, City Councilmembers, and City Staff, My name is Michael Mendiola Garcia, and I am a resident of Anaheim’s District 1, near Beach and Orange. I’m here today to respectfully request that the City of Anaheim implement a community alert system to notify resi dents when Immigrati on and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations are occurring in our area. Anaheim is recognized as a “Welcoming City,” but this designation alone is not enough. It falls short i n offering real, tangi ble protection or peace of mind to many of our immigrant residents. As a teacher, I have met students and fami lies who are li ving with the constant fear of sudden enforcement actions. These actions can separate famili es, di srupt liveli hoods, and damage the already fragile trust between our immigrant communities and local government. A reliable alert system—much like those we use for public safety warnings—would empower resi dents with timely information, helping them make choices to keep themselves and their families safe. To be clear, this isn’t about interfering with federal enforcement. It’s about upholding the principles of due process, protecting basic human dignity, and ensuring our neighbors are not left in the dark when signi fi cant events i mpact thei r li ves. Simply having a “Welcoming City” policy is not enough if, in practice, we stand by si lently when federal enforcement causes harm in our community. By implementing a community alert system, Anaheim would be taking a proactive step—one that demonstrates genui ne care for the safety and well-being of all residents. I urge the Council to explore policy options or partnerships that would allow for text, email, or app-based alerts when credible reports of ICE activity are confirmed. Thank you for your time. I ask that you take this step toward keeping Anaheim a place where all famili es feel safe, seen, and supported. Sincerely, Michael Mendiola Garcia