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Date:6/17/2025 3:27:54 PM
From:"Kim Riley"
To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net
Subject:[EXTERNAL] City of Anaheim 6/17/2025 City Council Meeting: Public Comment
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Good evening Madame Mayor, City Council members, and City Staff,
My name is Kim Riley and I am a resident of Anaheim in District 4. I'm submitting a comment today to respectfully 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. Many Anaheim residents live in fear of unexpected enforcement actions, which continues to separate families, 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 precautions 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 their neighborhoods. Cities like Los Angeles and others across the country have begun exploring or
implementing similar approaches.
Anaheim can and should lead in protecting the safety and well-being of all its residents. I urge the Council to explore 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 important step to keep Anaheim a place where all families feel safe and informed.
Sincerely,
Kim Riley
Resident of Anaheim
Anaheim, CA 92805