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Theresa Bass
From:Colon, Alejandra <alejandra.colon@ocgov.com>
Sent:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:44 PM
To:Public Comment
Cc:Sarmiento, Vicente; City Manager
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] OC Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento Letter to Anaheim City Council – Re:
Item 24
Attachments:Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento Letter to Anaheim City Counil; Item 24
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Please see the attached letter of support to grant the requested funds to JL Group from Orange County District 2
Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento.
Sincerely,
BCC: Mayor and Anaheim City Council
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VICENTE SARMIENTO
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SUPERVISOR, SECOND DISTRICT
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION NORTH BUILDING
400 W. CIVIC CENTER DRIVE. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92701
PHONE (714) 834-3220
February 28, 2023
Mayor Ashleigh Aitken
Anaheim City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
RE: Orange County Board Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento’s Statement in Support of Granting the
Requested Funds to JL Group in Order to Continue the Internal Investigation in its Entirety.
Dear Honorable Mayor Aitken and City Council,
As the Second District County Board Supervisor, I was elected to represent Orange County, including
portions of Anaheim. I am writing to express support in continuing the efforts made by JL Group, LLC to
properly investigate actions taken when Harry Sidhu was Mayor. I recognize since being elected, Mayor
Aitken and council you have made tremendous strides to regain the confidence and trust of Anaheim
residents and the public at large. It is why I strongly believe you should approve the funds that are needed
to continue in the completion of this independent investigation.
Completion of this independent investigation in a thorough and in-dept manner is required to guarantee
the City of Anaheim can move forward. This investigation provides accountability to those who were
entrusted to prioritize the wellbeing of Anaheim residents. In addition, this investigation reaffirms that
under your leadership, transparency is and will be a priority. Granting JL Group, LLC, the requested
increase in the NTE amount is critical in carrying out the full scope of their investigation. The funds
provided to this investigation ensure a roadmap to remove special interests and actions deceitful to our
communities. This is a critical step in restoring our public’s trust in their local government.
I look forward to partnering with you in your efforts to address concerns important to your city.Sincerely,
Vicente Sarmiento
Orange County Board Supervisor, District 2