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Susana Barrios
From:Perez, LuisAndres <LuisAndres.Perez@asm.ca.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, June 9, 2026 4:54 PM
To:Public Comment
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Updated Letter
Attachments:Anaheim Self Checkout.pdf
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Hello my name is LuisAndres Perez, I am submitting this updated letter supporting addressing the
Anaheim Self Checkout Lane legislation on behalf of Assemblyman Avelino Valencia. I will also be in
attendance at the Anaheim City council meeting to read the letter of support into the public record.
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June 9, 2026
Mayor Ashleigh Aitken
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
Re: Item #27 Self-Checkout Lane Ordinance
Dear Mayor Aitken, City Council:
I respectfully urge the Anaheim City Council to consider local policies addressing the growing use of
self-checkout systems in grocery and retail stores throughout Anaheim.
While self-checkout technology offers convenience, many residents continue to experience technical
issues, accessibility challenges, and difficulty obtaining assistance due to reduced staffing levels.
Seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families often rely on readily available employee support when
problems arise at self-checkout stations.
I encourage the Council to explore reasonable standards requiring retailers utilizing self -checkout
systems to maintain adequate staffing and customer assistance, including dedicated employee
oversight and a specific one employee assigned for every three Self-Service Checkout Stations per
customer (1:3 Ratio).
These measures would help ensure that technological advancement does not come at the expense of
customer service, accessibility, workforce stability, or safety for both customers and workers.
For these reasons I respectfully urge the Council to pass Item #27. Thank you for your consideration
and continued service to the residents of Anaheim.
In Service,
Avelino Valencia
State of California Assemblymember, 68th District
Susana Barrios
From:Perez, LuisAndres <LuisAndres.Perez@asm.ca.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, June 9, 2026 2:18 PM
To:Public Comment
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Anaheim Self Checkout Lane
Attachments:anaheim selfcheckout lane june 9.pdf
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Hello my name is LuisAndres Perez, I am submitting this letter supporting addressing the Anaheim Self
Checkout Lane legislation on behalf of Assemblyman Avelino Valencia. I will also be in attendance at the
Anaheim City council meeting to read the letter of support into the public record.
LuisAndres Perez
Field Representative
O?ice of Assemblyman Avelino Valencia,
th
68 California Assembly District
District O?ice: 714-939-8469
2400 E. Katella Ave Ste 640
Anaheim, CA 92806
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June 9, 2026
Mayor Ashleigh Aitken
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
Re: SUPPORT—Self-Checkout Lane Legislation
Dear Mayor Aitken, City Council:
I respectfully urge the Anaheim City Council to consider local policies addressing
the growing use of self-checkout systems in grocery and retail stores throughout
Anaheim.
While self-checkout technology offers convenience, many residents continue to
experience technical issues, accessibility challenges, and difficulty obtaining
assistance due to reduced staffing levels. Seniors, individuals with disabilities,
and families often rely on readily available employee support when problems
arise at self-checkout stations.
I encourage the Council to explore reasonable standards requiring retailers
utilizing self-checkout systems to maintain adequate staffing and customer
assistance, including dedicated employee oversight and a sufficient number of
traditional staffed checkout lanes.
These measures would help ensure that technological advancement does not
come at the expense of customer service, accessibility, or workforce stability.
Thank you for your consideration and continued service to the residents of
Anaheim.
In Service,
Avelino Valencia
State of California Assemblymember, 68th District