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Date:6/17/2025 5:54:01 PM
From:"maria palomares"
To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net
Subject:[EXTERNAL] Public Comment
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Good evening Madame Mayor, City Councilmembers, and City Staff,
My name is Maria Palomares, and I am a resident of Anaheim in District 5. I'm speaking 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,
Maria Palomares