2. Appendix to Minutes (05/13/25) — Anaheim City Council, August 12, 2025

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Hi,
I am writing on behalf of the Kennedy Commission to submit a public comment letter regarding Item number 6 for tonight' s City Council Meeting Agenda.

Thanks,
AlejandraPerezMatus
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May 13, 2025
Mayor Ashleigh Aitken
Members of the Anaheim City Council
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.

Anaheim, CA 92805
RE: Agenda Item # 6 – Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land at 1301 N. Anaheim Blvd. & 401 W. Carl Karcher Way
Dear Mayor Aitken and Honorable Members of the City Council, The Kennedy Commission (the Commission) is a broad-basedcoalition of residentsand community organizations advocating for the production of homes affordable for families earning less than 30,000 annually in OrangeCounty. Since 2001, we have successfully partneredwith jurisdictions across the county to create housing and land- use policies that increase affordable housing opportunities for lower-income working families.

We are writing regarding the City’s proposal to declare approximately six acres of city- owned land asexempt surplus land, pursuant to the Surplus Land Act. We support the City of Anaheim’s efforts to advance the development of affordable housing on publicly owned land and encourage the City to maximize affordability on this site asa public asset. City- owned properties offer a unique and powerful opportunity to directly address the housing needs of lower- income residents and to ensure long-term affordability by retaining land control and leveraging public investment.

While we appreciatethat the exemption category requires 25% affordability, we respectfully ask the City to go beyond the minimum threshold and increasethe required percentageof affordable housing on this site. This site’s location— adjacentto community- serving institutions, medical services, and transit access— makesit especially well suited for deeply affordable, multigenerational, and inclusive housing. Increasing affordability here would not only support Anaheim’s Housing Element goals, but also strengthenthe City' s leadership in meeting urgent housing needsin a high-opportunity area.

We look forward to continuing to work with the City of Anaheim to ensurethat affordable housing is prioritized on public land and that future development servesthe residentswho needit most. If you have any questions, pleasefeel free to contact me at (949) 250-0909 or [email protected].

Sincerely,
CesarCovarrubias
Executive Director
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He l l o, my name is Lui sAndre s Pere z,
I am submi tti ng this l e tte r on behal f of Assemblyman Ave l i no V alencia in support of Agenda Ite m # 30 on today’ s ci ty counci l age nda.

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The Honorable Anaheim City Council
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RE: SUPPORT- Agenda Item # 30- Intent to use the property located at 1251 W. Lincoln Ave for future development of a new fire station
I write in support of the council’ s proposed action to use the former Redevelopment Agency property to build a new fire station in our city' s urban core. This new fire station will improve response times, better prepare our city to handle emergencies, and ultimately save lives and infrastructure, which are priceless. Further, this new fire station will expand critical municipal services to the densely populated neighborhoods, ensuring our constituents have equal access to life- saving services.

Productive and positive communication continue to take place with City of Anaheim and Caltrans, again displaying the State of California' s intent to work with our local municipalities to construct meaningful infrastructure. The designation of using the former Redevelopment Agency property for public use is necessary for Caltrans to transfer portions of the property to the City of Anaheim to build the fire station.

I respectfully request that the Anaheim Council vote to declare the City of Anaheim' s intent to designate the property at 1251 W. Lincoln Ave. for public use as a new location for a fire station.

In Service,

AVELINO VALENCIA
Assemblymember, 68thDistrict

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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Governor Newsom announces SUN Bucks
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during summer break 2025
What you need to know: More than 4 million California children will automatically recei ve SUN Bucks food benefi ts via EBT card starting in June. Each eligible child will receive $ 120 in food benefi ts.

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that California will soon be releasi ng electroni c benefits transfer ( EBT) cards for the SUN Bucks food program in summer 2025. California was one of the fi rst states in the nation to launch SUN Bucks in the summer of 2024. In its first year, nearly $ 500 million in food purchases were made and the families and caregivers of more than 4. 3 million California children activated thei r SUN Bucks cards. Over 4 million eli gible California children will automatically receive SUN Bucks EBT cards that can be used to purchase groceries starti ng in June, and each eligible child will receive $ 120.

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It’ s absolutely essential that no kid in California go hungry – especially during the summer months when school meals aren’ t available. We’re proud to administer the SUN Bucks program and lead the nation in beating childhood hunger.” Governor Gavin Newsom
No child should go hungry just because school is out. SUN Bucks ensures California’ s kids, especially those from our most vulnerable communities, have access to the nourishment they need to grow, learn, and thrive year- round. This is about dignity and the health of our children, and I’m proud that California continues to lead the nation in putting children’ s well- being first.”
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How SUN Bucks works
Most children who qualify for free or reduced- price meals through a school meal applicati on or Uni versal Benefi ts Application, or receive CalFresh, CalWORKs, and/ or Medi- Cal benefits ( certified at or below 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Level), are automatically enrolled. Children in foster care, experiencing homelessness or attendi ng Head Start are also categorically eligible and are automatically enrolled. Based on California D epartment of Social Services ( CDSS) and California Department of Education ( CDE) data, more than 4 million children will be automatically enrolled thi s year.

Children who are not determined to be automatically eligible may apply by submi tti ng a school meal applicati on or Universal Benefits Application to their school or school administrator’ s offi ce by September 1, 2025, in order to receive SUN Bucks benefits for summer 2025.

SUN Bucks cards for summer 2025 are scheduled to arrive in the mail beginning in June and will conti nue until mai lings are complete. SUN Bucks EBT cards will provide $ 120 per child, which is equivalent to $ 40 per month for June, July, and August, the three months schools are typically closed.

We’ re excited to see SUN Bucks return for the summer of 2025,” CDSS Director Jennifer Troi a sai d. “ Last year, thi s program not only helped put food on the table for millions of California families, but it also bolstered local economies where food benefits were spent.”
Regardless of when a SUN Bucks EBT card is mailed or received, every card is loaded wi th the full $ 120 per chi ld. Per federal rules, funds must be used within 122 days of the funds being added to the card. Any unused funds on the card will expire after 122 days. Expired benefits cannot be replaced. Visit the CDSS website for more information.

Participation in SUN Bucks will have no bearing on eligibility for CalFresh or any other public benefi t program. Children who receive SUN Bucks may still participate in other summer meal options, such as SUN Meals.

Leading the way to fight hunger
California was the first state to implement a statewide Universal Meals Program for schoolchi ldren, provi ding all publi c TK- 12 students access to two free meals per school day. In September, Governor Newsom signed legislation to increase enrollment in state food assistance programs, reduce youth consumption of processed foods, and increase access to healthy, locally grown food in all California communities.

First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom also championed efforts to develop the innovative California Farm to School initiative. California Farm to School works in tandem with universal school meals to ensure C ali forni a students have access to two free school meals that are locally- sourced, delicious, and nutritious. Californi a also participates in the federal SUN Bucks food program which ensures that children in families with low incomes have adequate nutrition while school is out for the summer.

About the SUN Bucks program
In December 2022, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which created a new, permanent Summer EBT program for states to provide food benefits to families beginning in 2024. In July 2023, C ali forni a passed Assembly Bill 120, establishing the CDSS as the lead implementing agency, in partnershi p wi th C D E, to maximi ze Summer EBT program participation for summer 2024. This program is being rolled- out in many parts of the country.

Due to the large number of automatically enrolled children, SUN Bucks EBT card issuances will occur in two stages:

Stage 1: Automatically enrolled children will begin receiving their cards in early June through July 2025. Cards will be mailed in alphabetical order according to the child’ s last name.

Stage 2: Children determined eligible after the start of Stage 1 will begin receivi ng thei r cards in September 2025 until mailings are complete.

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From: Mothers Against Media Addiction < info@wearemama. org> Date: Wed, May 7, 2025 at 12: 00 PM
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Above ( left to right): Melinda Person, President of New York State United Teachers ( NYSUT); Muna Heaven, MAMA Harlem Chapter Leader; Governor Kathy Hochul; MAMA founder Julie Scelfo; Raj Goyle, Phone Free New York founder; Anika Bhupati, Guilderland, NY 8th grader Dear CRAIG,
W e’ve got some exc iting news: New York just became the largest state in the country to pass a statewide “ bell to bell” smartphone ban in K– 12 schools. Yesterday, MAMA stood next to Governor Kathy Hochul in Albany as she announced this critic ally important step for protecting childhood.

This is a huge win for kids, for teachers, and for every parent who’ s tir ed of having their child’ s attention stolen during the school day.

Parents and educators are frustrated by what these addictive technologies are doing to our children, and I am so proud to live in a state where our policymakers are actually listening and willing to fight for what they know is right,” said M una Heaven, a child welfare attorney and MAMA’ s Harlem Chapter Leader.

Starting this fall, smartphones will stay out of sight and out of hands during sc hool hours in every public school ac ross New York State. That means fewer distrac tions, more real learning, and lots more ey e contact starting in kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.

It also means we’ re making real progress. W ith this latest win, whic h follows Iowa Gov. Kim Rey nolds last week signing a law ordering Iowa schools to ban c ell phones during c lass, eight states have taken steps to protect kids from smartphone distrac tion during sc hool hours. That’ s major momentum — and it’s all thanks to advoc ates like you.

But we’ re not stopping here. MAMA members are already hard at work in states like Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Pennsy lvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and W ashington, D. C., to bring these polic ies to their own communities. Bec ause every child deserves a classroom that’ s free from digital distrac tions and endless sc rolling.

W ant to share the facts? Chec k out our resources, including our ‘ W hy Smartphones Don’ t Belong in School’ handout
W ant to bring this fight to your city? Find a chapter near you.

Together, we’ re building a world where kids get to be kids — and where schools are places for curiosity , connec tion, and learning.

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MAMA Joins # MarchOnMeta
Recently, MAMA members joined with parent survivors, Heat Initiative, Design It For Us, ParentsTogether, and other advocates for a # MarchOnMeta in Manhattan. More than 45 grieving families whose children died because of soc ial media harms were on site to demand real ac tion to protect kids. At MAMA we stand with survivors and insist c hildren’ s well- being and safety should ALW AYS c ome before corporate profits. Anything less is immoral.

MAMA member and Scrolling2Death podcast host Nicki Reisberg told # Meta: “ For years and years, Meta has operated under the impression that parents were too dumb to understand the advanc ed technology and neuroscienc e they use to steal our c hildren from us. But guess what: we’ ve caught on and we will not stop until every c hild in America gets the childhood they deserve.”
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Last week, Common Sense Media released a report detailing tests it c onducted on some of the most popular AI chatbots and conc luded that they pose “ unacc eptable risks” to c hildren and teenagers. “ Social AI companions are not safe for kids,” said Jim Steyer, the founder and CEO of Common Sense Media. “ Our testing showed these systems easily produc e harmful responses including sexual misconduc t, stereotypes, and dangerous ‘ advice’ that, if followed, c ould have life- threatening or deadly real- world impact for teens and other vulnerable people.” READ
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Powerful words from one of our very own: Jill Coleman, MAMA Chapter Leader in Palm Beach, spoke out in an op- ed published in the Palm Beach Post in support of a bill that would prohibit students from using personal wireless devices during the sc hool day . Coleman, a former technology executive, makes a c ompelling c ase for why smartphones don’ t belong in schools. In 2023, Florida became the first state to restrict students' cell phone use during class, but this new bill would prohibit phone use throughout the sc hool day for elementary and middle school students. If signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the bill will take effect July 1, 2025.

Internal whistleblowers and a blockbuster new Wall Street Jour nal investigation reveal that Meta’ s AI c hatbots— some voiced by celebrities like Kr isten Bell and John Cena— engaged in explicit sexual chats with users posing as children. Many parents are unaware that these tools are already available to millions of kids and teens through familiar platforms like W hatsapp, Instagram and Facebook. In response, MAMA joined Fairplay and over 80 other organizations in sending a letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding his company immediately stop deploying AI c hatbots to users under 18. The letter also calls on Meta to get rid of AI c ompanion bots that simulate the likeness of a child or teen.

Thankfully , some lawmakers are paying attention to the human risks of AI c hatbot developers’ rac e to capture young users’ attention: On April 29, Senators Mar sha Blackburn ( R- TN) and Richard Blumenthal ( D- CT) sent a letter to Mark Zuckerberg demanding that Meta supply evidence of the company’ s decision- making process and governance structures concerning its AI chatbots.

Despite the obvious risks, Google is rolling out its AI chatbot to childr en under 13.

Gemini Apps will soon be available for your child,” the company said in an email last week to the parent of an 8- year- old, reported The New Yor k Times’ s Natasha Singer. W hile Google touts that children can use Gemini to “ ask questions, get homework help and make up stories,” UNICEF and other children’ s groups have noted that the AI sy stems c ould confuse, misinform and manipulate y oung c hildren who may have diffic ulty understanding that the chatbots are not human.

In a New York Post opinion piece, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri calls for breaking up Big Tec h to restore Americans’ rights and curb c orporate overreac h, c iting Meta and Google’ s antitrust cases and accusing platforms of harming kids and c ensoring speec h
The House voted 409– 2 to pass the bipartisan Take It Down Act, whic h would require online platforms to swiftly remove nonconsensual intimate images, including deepfakes and so- called revenge porn. The bill now heads to President Trump, who has pledged to sign it into law.

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are amplifying the c all for stronger protections for c hildren online. The Archewell Foundation recently unveiled “ The Lost Sc reen Memorial” in New York — a powerful tribute honoring 50 y oung lives lost to soc ial media harm. W e are grateful for their leadership in this fight and for rec ognizing the human cost of runaway tech.

Hadley Freeman' s powerful op- ed in The Sunday Times - " W e Are Letting Schools Poison Our Children" - exposes how the ed tech boom is crippling y oung minds for c orporate profit.

Over the weekend, Muna Heaven, MAMA’ s Harlem Chapter leader, proudly represented MAMA as one of more than 32, 000 cyclists riding in the ic onic Five Boro Bike Tour — a 40- mile journey through all five NYC boroughs and the world' s largest c haritable bike ride! W ay to go, Muna!
This morning, Katie Couric Media highlighted MAMA’ s trailblazing work to c urb smartphone addiction and other media harms in teens nationwide.

Big Tech continues to put profits over children’ s safety— but together, we’re fighting back . With the support of parents and advocates lik e you, MAMA is leading a powerful, nationwide movement to protect k ids from online harms.

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You may have seen the acronym, “ KGOY” or “ kids getting older younger”. It is the idea that sinceYou may have seen the acronym, “ KGOY” or “ kids getting older younger”. It is the idea that since our world is changing rapidly mostlyour world is changing rapidly mostly due to technology, children are growing up faster andaredue to technology, children are growing up faster and are more sophisticated and mature than the generation before. Marketers like to take advantageofmore sophisticated and mature than the generation before. Marketers like to take advantage of this phenomenon by pushing their products to profit from younger and younger children. Sadly, thisthis phenomenon by pushing their products to profit from younger and younger children. Sadly, this sinistersinister narrative has infiltrated many aspects of our children' s lives. narrative has infiltrated many aspects of our children' s lives.

Take for example this photo I received from a friend of a pair of shorts she saw while she was outTake for example this photo I received from a friend of a pair of shorts she saw while she was out shopping with her young daughters. shopping with her young daughters. If you look closely, you can see the shorts are a child’ s size5If you look closely, you can see the shorts are a child’ s size 5 and there is a sticker that boasts “ I have a Cellphone Pocket”. You read that right, these areshortsandthere is a sticker that boasts “ I have a Cellphone Pocket”. You read that right, these are shorts made for young girls and they are being designed to include a cell phone pocket! Why stopmade for young girls and they are being designed to include a cell phone pocket! Why stop there,there, how about a pack of cigarettes or a flask pocket? how about a pack of cigarettes or a flask pocket? It was not that long ago that pediatricians were warning us not to put a computer or a TV inourItwas not that long ago that pediatricians were warning us not to put a computer or a TV in our child' s bedroom. Yet now clothingchild' s bedroom. Yet now clothing is made purposefully for a young girl to carry one around inherismade purposefully for a young girl to carry one around in her pocket. Have we really passed the point of no return? Would parents really look at those shortsandpocket. Have we really passed the point of no return? Would parents really look at those shorts and think “ I need to buy them for my young daughter!”?think “ I need to buy them for my young daughter!”? Surely, marketing and advertising geared toward children is not a new concept. IrememberSurely, marketing and advertising geared toward children is not a new concept. I remember watching Saturday morning cartoons in thewatching Saturday morning cartoons in the 80’ s and seeing commercials like this one…80’ s and seeing commercials like this one… I definitely wanted to be a “ Toys R Us” kid! But commercials from the 80’ s for age appropriatetoysIdefinitely wanted to be a “ Toys R Us” kid! But commercials from the 80’ s for age appropriate toys are very different from the screenare very different from the screen saturated commercialization of childhood in 2025.saturated commercialization of childhood in 2025.

According to Merriam Webster, childhood is “According to Merriam Webster, childhood is “ The state or period of being achildThestate or period of being a child .” We know from a.” We know from a myriad amount of researchmyriad amount of research spanning decades the importance of this stage in life for healthybrainspanning decades the importance of this stage in life for healthy brain development. This should be a sacred time in life, untouched by greedy corporations yetthedevelopment. This should be a sacred time in life, untouched by greedy corporations yet the abundance of technology creates access to children as soon as they are handed aninternetabundance of technology creates access to children as soon as they are handed an internet connectedconnected device.device.

With the bombardment of technology in the daily lives of children, girls and boys arebeingWiththe bombardment of technology in the daily lives of children, girls and boys are being intentionally targeted in different ways. intentionally targeted in different ways. The techniques that are being used today to markettoThe techniques that are being used today to market to children are much more nefarious than the commercials of the 1980’ s.children are much more nefarious than the commercials of the 1980’ s.

In the new book, In the new book, BetterBetter Than RealLifeThan Real Life , Dr. Richard Freed exposes the powerful “ persuasive design”, Dr. Richard Freed exposes the powerful “ persuasive design” developed by neuroscientists that the tech industry employs to create products to keepchildrendeveloped by neuroscientists that the tech industry employs to create products to keep children using”. With more children “ using” these devices, there are more opportunities “using”. With more children “ using” these devices, there are more opportunities to profit off ofthemtoprofit off of them and destroy their childhood in the process.and destroy their childhood in the process.

This psychological warfare on our youth that Freed describes taps into extensively studiedhumanThispsychological warfare on our youth that Freed describes taps into extensively studied human nature in order to maximize profitsnature in order to maximize profits at all human costs. Boys are often spending hours a dayplayingatall human costs. Boys are often spending hours a day playing online video games while girls scroll endlessly on social media platforms. Both virtual worldsshrinkonlinevideo games while girls scroll endlessly on social media platforms. Both virtual worlds shrink their childhood and expose them to harmful content well before they are developmentally ready.their childhood and expose them to harmful content well before they are developmentally ready.

As described inAs described in Better Than RealLifeBetter Than Real Life, this is , this is exactlyexactlyby design. The tech industry is intentionallyby design. The tech industry is intentionally targeting ourtargeting our children and their psyche and we are left to wonder why our youth is strugglingwithchildren and their psyche and we are left to wonder why our youth is struggling with their mental health, physical health and performance in school.their mental health, physical health and performance in school.

I recently watched a disturbing Netflix documentary called “ Bad influence: The Dark SideofIrecently watched a disturbing Netflix documentary called “ Bad influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluence” ( as if there is a “ brightKidfluence” ( as if there is a “ bright side”). The series highlights a group of teens andtheirside”). The series highlights a group of teens and their experience as “ kid fluencers” on platforms such as YouTube and Instagram starting whentheyexperience as “ kid fluencers” on platforms such as YouTube and Instagram starting when they were only 11 or 12. were only 11 or 12.

Although child actors have been exploited in the entertainment industry for a long time, thereareAlthough child actors have been exploited in the entertainment industry for a long time, there are some standards and laws to protectsome standards and laws to protect them on TV and movie sets. With the evolution of social media,them on TV and movie sets. With the evolution of social media, any child can become a star and it seems even more morally corrupt with how these childrenareanychild can become a star and it seems even more morally corrupt with how these children are used”.“used”.

Parhttps://Parhttps:// dashboard. godaddy. com/ venture? ventureId= ce46d6c3- d47e- 4508- 9d39-dashboard. godaddy. com/ venture? ventureId= ce46d6c3- d47e- 4508- 9d39- 08eb8378a225& ua_ placement= shared_headerents08eb8378a225& ua_ placement= shared_ headerents typicallytypically place these “ kidfluencers” in frontofplace these “ kidfluencers” in front of cameras at young ages with the ultimate goal to grow their audience. The larger theaudiencecamerasat young ages with the ultimate goal to grow their audience. The larger the audience reach an influencer has, the greater the profits they make. Brands are more than willing tocreatereachan influencer has, the greater the profits they make. Brands are more than willing to create partnerships while childrenpartnerships while children push their products onto other children. It is estimatedthatpush their products onto other children. It is estimated that approximately 40% of toddlers have their own device, the commercialization of childhoodstartsapproximately 40% of toddlers have their own device, the commercialization of childhood starts young.young.

Kidfluencers” is a hard to watch series that shows the adults behind the camera encouraging the“Kidfluencers” is a hard to watch series that shows the adults behind the camera encouraging the preteens to engage in behaviorspreteens to engage in behaviors that they are obviously uncomfortable with. The twistedworldthatthey are obviously uncomfortable with. The twisted world online celebrates this by racking up more views and ultimately profits. All the while, adolescentonlinecelebrates this by racking up more views and ultimately profits. All the while, adolescent children are modeling products and behavior that would be more appropriate for individuals intheirchildren are modeling products and behavior that would be more appropriate for individuals in their 20’ s and older.20’ s and older.

Another disturbing example of toxic commercialization from online influences comes from thetermAnother disturbing example of toxic commercialization from online influences comes from the term Sephora Kids”. This phrase is used “Sephora Kids”. This phrase is used to describe the disturbing number of preteen and teenagegirlstodescribe the disturbing number of preteen and teenage girls that are flocking to Sephora to purchase various beauty products created for older women. Notthat are flocking to Sephora to purchase various beauty products created for older women. Not only are these products unnecessary, they often are harmful and toxic to not only their skinbutonly are these products unnecessary, they often are harmful and toxic to not only their skin but alsoalso to their self esteem.to their self esteem.

Why on earth should 10 year old girls even be thinking of wrinkles? The impossiblebeautyWhyon earth should 10 year old girls even be thinking of wrinkles? The impossible beauty standards engrained at younger ages arestandards engrained at younger ages are heartbreaking and social media platforms that useaheartbreaking and social media platforms that use a persuasive design to keep kids “ using” are more than happy to sell out childhood without caretopersuasive design to keep kids “ using” are more than happy to sell out childhood without care to the harms.the harms.

If this is the type of childhood you want for your own 5 year old girl, then buy those shorts andgiveIfthis is the type of childhood you want for your own 5 year old girl, then buy those shorts and give her a handher a hand held computer to put in her pocket. Let her scroll Instagram and SnapChat andidolizeheldcomputer to put in her pocket. Let her scroll Instagram and SnapChat and idolize the artificial world and toxic content created by a tech industry that willfully designs theirproducttheartificial world and toxic content created by a tech industry that willfully designs their product to be “ Better Than Real Life”.to be “ Better Than Real Life”.

The tech industry has pushed many narratives to deflect blame for the erosion of childhood. TheyThetech industry has pushed many narratives to deflect blame for the erosion of childhood. They may want you tomay want you to believe that kids are getting older younger, but in reality they are not. In fact, thebelieve that kids are getting older younger, but in reality they are not. In fact, the harm created from this narrative is disrupting their ability to grow up and the realworldharmcreated from this narrative is disrupting their ability to grow up and the real world consequences are leading to worse outcomes.consequences are leading to worse outcomes.

Boys are forgoing college or trade school to living in their parents' basementBoys are forgoing college or trade school to living in their parents' basement addictedaddicted togamingtogaming ..

Girls are increasinglyGirls are increasingly enduringenduring unnecessary beautyproceduresunnecessarybeauty procedures typically reserved for much oldertypically reserved for much older women when they are only in their 20’ s. And many are complaining about thewomen when they are only in their 20’ s. And many are complaining about the workwork ethics ofGenethics of Gen Zer’sZer’ s. Much of the evidence shows that rather than growing older younger, the infusion of tech in. Much of the evidence shows that rather than growing older younger, the infusion of tech in their lives actually just makes it harder to grow older.their lives actually just makes it harder to grow older.

Fortunately, the real world is a much better place to live and grow up in. Thanks to recenttrendsFortunately, the real world is a much better place to live and grow up in. Thanks to recent trends like thelike the phone- freephone- free schoolsmovementschoolsmovement and the success of Jonathan Haidt' s book, and the success of Jonathan Haidt' s book, TheAnxiousTheAnxious GenerationGeneration, many are waking up to the lies sold through technology , many are waking up to the lies sold through technology and are pushing for changestoand are pushing for changes to improve childhood.improve childhood.

We can not forget that we have agency, we can unplug and ground ourselves in our actualrealWecan not forget that we have agency, we can unplug and ground ourselves in our actual real surroundings. As adults we need to createsurroundings. As adults we need to create a barrier between our children and the wars wagedonabarrier between our children and the wars waged on their innocence and childhood online. Just like we would never hand a cigarette or analcoholictheirinnocence and childhood online. Just like we would never hand a cigarette or an alcoholic drink to a child, we shouldn’ t hand them a device that is connected to an online world designedtodrink to a child, we shouldn’ t hand them a device that is connected to an online world designed to steal theirsteal their attention, their childhood, their " real” life.attention, their childhood, their " real” life.

Ultimately, children should have the basic human right to grow up in a world that valuestheirUltimately, children should have the basic human right to grow up in a world that values their social, emotional and cognitive development. social, emotional and cognitive development. As adults and a society, we need to make it apriorityAsadults and a society, we need to make it a priority for this to happen!for this to happen!

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The Fort Worth, Texas, school opened up an investigation, but the perpetrator continued totargetTheFort Worth, Texas, school opened up an investigation, but the perpetrator continued to target more and more girls over the course of the week, attachingmore and more girls over the course of the week, attaching threats to the images. He declaredthatthreats to the images. He declared that he wanted to “ ruin the girls” and to “ go out with a bang.”he wanted to “ ruin the girls” and to “ go out with a bang.” I was scared for my safety,” Berry said. “ I didn’ t know the intention behind these images. I didn’ t“I was scared for my safety,” Berry said. “ I didn’ t know the intention behind these images. I didn’ t know why he sent them out.”know why he sent them out.”
The perpetrator erred five days into the smear campaign, when he logged into theSnapchatTheperpetrator erred five days into the smear campaign, when he logged into the Snapchat account he used to post the images on school WiFi and got nabbed.account he used to post the images on school WiFi and got nabbed.

I was like there was no way it could be him, he was so nice,” Berry said. “ When we had a class“I was like there was no way it could be him, he was so nice,” Berry said. “ When we had a class together in 8th grade, he gave me a Bible.”together in 8th grade, he gave me a Bible.” 12 Berry said she feared for her safety and didn’ t understand the intent behind the images. Eric Guel for NY Post Berry’ s mother, Anna McAdams, wanted to see him expelled and appealed to the school board and the superi ntendent. But she was shut down time and again because there was no explicit law he broke or school rule he vi olated.

We felt unheard and just dismissed at every turn,” McAdams said. “ No one knew what to do because there are no laws, and he was a minor. The school didn’ t really help us out. The local police didn’ t know what to do. It was just heart wrenchi ng not bei ng able to help her.”
The student ended up with a slap on the wrist: a brief in- school suspension. His parents opted to pull hi m out of the school the next semester.

But the images lingered online for nine months. Berry and her family learned a hard lesson: virtually no protections exi st for victims of AI porn.
12 Melania Trump held a summit to discuss the issue of AI nudes and revenge porn, at which Berry ( L) appeared and shared her story. Getty Images
But they’ re setting out to change that, teaming up with Senator Ted Cruz to champion the bi partisan Take It D own Act, whi ch just passed overwhelmingly in Congress on April 28.

The bill, which is now headed to President Trump’ s desk, would make it illegal to knowingly publish or threaten to publish intimate images without a person’ s consent. That includes AI- generated deepfakes.

Berry also recently met with First Lady Melania Trump at the White House to discuss the importance of the bill. “ It’s heartbreaking to witness some teens, especially girls, grappling with the overwhelming challenges posed by malicious onli ne content,” the First Lady said at the April 28 event.

The number of young women being targeted with nonconsensual pornographic AI images is growing. Eleven percent of 9- to- 17- year- olds say they are personally aware of peers using AI to create pornographic images of others. Another 10% decli ned to answer.
12 Julianna Sabonis was alerted to fake nude photos of herself that were posted all over Reddi t.C arlos Gonzalez for NY Post Another victim is Julianna Sabonis.

The 20- year- old from Mankato, Minnesota, was contacted three months ago by a seemi ngly fri endly Instagram account who informed her that someone had posted AI- generated naked images of her to Reddi t.

As she later found out, the message was from the perpetrator.

I clicked on the profile, and it was a bunch of Photoshopped images of me naked from my TikTok and from my Instagram,” Sabonis, who is an influencer, said. “ But it doesn’ t really look like my body even.” Some images were made by putting her face on someone else’ s body. Others virtually removed clothi ng from exi sti ng images. 12 The images were created with apps that removed clothing from existing images.

The perpetrator began contacting her, taking credit for the images.

The messages I would get were graphic, like, ‘ I’m sure you’ re crying your eyes out. I’m sure I’ve ruined your life. This isn’ t going to stop.’ So I just kind of lied because what else am I going to say? You’ re right, I’m upset,” she recalled.

She stayed stoic in her interactions with the perpetrator, but the entire experience has been traumati zing.

It definitely upset me, but I lied. It was especially upsetting as somebody who’ s experi enced sexual vi olence,” she said, adding the other incident was unrelated to the AI pictures.
12 Sabonis says the experience was especially traumatizing because she is a survivor of sexual assault. C arlos Gonzalez for NY Post
When he didn’ t get a rise out of her, the perpetrator escalated the attack and sent fi fteen AI- generated nudes to Sabonis’ s mother.

My mom said that she knew it wasn’ t my body because I am her daughter, and it’s missing birthmarks and all of those things, but she was obviously incredibly disgusted to have seen it,” she said.

But, thanks to some stealthy investigative work, Sabonis says she’ s identified the perpetrator. And she’ s fortunate to live in Minnesota, where state- level legislation combatting AI porn already exists.

I do intend to press charges,” she said. “ I want to sue for as much as I can, not for any ki nd of fi nancial grati fi cation, but because I’m sure he’ s harassing other women too.”
12 Sabonis’ s mother received images and lewd emails from the perpetrator. Courtesy of Julianna Sabonis Teachers are getting caught in the crosshairs of AI also.

Angela Tipton, an 8th grade English teacher in Indianapolis, found out that someone had used AI to create a naked image of her when the photo was sent to her twin 15- year- old sons.

My own children thought it was real,” Tipton, 45, told The Post. “ They received the image, and they sent it to me, and immediately I knew it wasn’ t me, but it was definitely my face, and it freaked me out.” The perpetrators then went on to post the image to an Instagram account and tag her two sons — on thei r fifteenth bi rthday. 12 Tipton said her school was initially helpful but ultimately did little to discipline the perpetrators. Courtesy of Angela Ti pton I think sometimes when things happen to adults, people think, well they can handle it, but they don’ t thi nk about the fact that we have children too, and my kids just saw what they thought was my vagina wide open,” she sai d.

The harassment her family endured was relentless.

Kids texted my sons, ‘ Your mom’ s got a pretty p— y,’” she said. “ I can’ t figure out if it was an attack on me or an attack on my kids, but the impact on our whole family is immeasurable.” And school became a humiliating hell: “ If I was walking to lunch, kids would kind of start giggli ng, or they’ d come stand in my doorway and then run away when I looked up. I started feeling like I was a student being bullied.” 12 Angela Tipton was targeted by her own students with AI nudes. Courtesy of Angela Ti pton Initially the school was helpful and found the perpetrators, who turned out to be five boys in her 8th grade class — all of whom were friendly with her sons. But the school’ s hands were tied because there were no laws or school rules regulati ng deepfakes.

They decided to suspend the boys for five days and had them write apology emails to Tipton.

They didn’ t seem to think it was that serious,” she recalled. “ The kids who created the image initially were just like, ‘ Who really cares, it’s not actually you.’”
When the boys returned, she was horrified to find they were right back in her own classroom. 12 Tipton’ s sons were sent the image first and did not know it was fake initially. Courtesy of Angela Tipton I didn’ t feel comfortable with these kids around me,” she said. “ I didn’ t want to be i n their presence every day.” On the day of their return, after two decades of teaching, she walked out and resigned on the spot. But the AI nudes sti ll followed her.

I deal with it every week. I run into a kid who did it, or I run into one of their parents. I li ve on the same street as one of the boys who did it,” she said. “ My kids still have to defend me pretty regularly, like, ‘ Oh, my mom’ s not a porn star, my mom’ s not a stripper.’”
Tipton says the situation brought her to new lows.
12 Tipton said the ordeal caused her depression for the first time in her life. Courtesy of Angela Ti pton I did deal with depression for the first time in my life,” she recalled. “ I absolutely wanted to die, and I remember thinking, like, if this would happen to a kid, there’ s no way they would live.” And she says her situation has caused palpable fear on her former campus.

I had female students reach out to me afraid this would happen to them,” she said. “ They can just pull [ a pi cture] out of the yearbook, and it could be any of us.”

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Throughout this past month, my staff and I have hosted several events to connect Orange County residents with federal resources, exciting careers, and educational opportunities. As I continue to bring your voice to our nation’ s capital, I’d like to take a moment to show you what I’ve been working on.

COMING T O G E T HER FOR A CO MMUNITY CONVE R SAT ION
This week, I led a community conversation to discuss what cuts to SNAP w ould mean for families across our district. Thousands of our hard- working Orange County taxpayers rely on SNAP to put food on the table and keep their families fed. I heard from community leaders directly on how these cuts would directly hurt our seniors and directly lead to them not having food on the table. That is unacceptable. I’m proud to be leading this effort, so that our constituent s can continue to receive the food assistance that they need and deserve.

Rep. Correa Meets with Advocates and Impacted F amilies

BRING ING OC TO DC
Last week, I met with members of the Templo Calvario Congregation in Santa Ana to discuss how we can work together on consumer protection and fraud aimed at seniors. As t he G OP continues to make devastating cuts to healthcare and social services, and consumer costs rise, our most vulnerable citizens suffer. Orange County seniors are the heart of our community — In Congress, I’m committed to protecting them and giving them the transparency they deserve.

Rep. Lou Correa with Templo Calvario Congregation

MAKING CARE E R CO NNE CT IONS
This week, I had the opportunity to join Santa Ana College for the Orange Count y Job Fair. Attendees had the opportunity to connect with local and regional employers across various industries. Over 1, 000 attendees, 70+ employers, and 19 community organizations came together to connect our students with employment opportunities and career guidance. High- quality, well paying jobs are the pathway to the middle class— and I’ll keep working to provide our students w it h the resources they need to achieve their own American dream.

Rep. Correa Joins SAC for the Orange County Job Fair
As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that mat ter to our community, and connecting you to important resources. If you are experiencing any issues w it h a federal agency, my office is here to help. Give us a call at ( 714) 559- 6190.

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Date: 5/ 7/ 2025 1: 01: 48 PM
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Dear neighbor,
Veterans who return home with invisible wounds deserve effective treatments and therapies. I am proud to have co- led the effort in Congress to push the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs ( VA) to study breakthrough therapies, including psychedelics like ps iloc ybin and MDMA, and their positive impacts on our nation’ s veterans. As a co- c hair of the Ps ychedelics Advancing Therapies ( PATH) Caucus, I am committed to funding potentially life- s aving therapies for our country’ s most valiant warriors. I am happy to see the Administration is joining me and moving ahead to support our vets.

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Date: 5/ 9/ 2025 1: 28: 55 PM
From:" Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8. housecommunications. gov To:" Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim. net
Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Fighting for our Immigrant Neighbors Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.

FIGHT ING FO R OUR IMMIGRANT NE IGHBOR S
This week, I joined my colleagues during a House Judiciary Committee markup on this Administration’ s budget priorities, specifically on immigration I offered two amendm ents to protect our immigrant neighbors. The first amendment would stand by immigrant veterans who have served our nation and been honorably discharged, requesting that ICE consider their contributions to freedom before issuing deportation orders against them . The second would ensure that funding for ICE cannot be used to support raids in our public s c hools. Jus t last month, DHS agents showed up at a Los Angeles elementary school to c onduc t a “ health c hec k” on some students— without parental authorization and without a warrant. Our children des erve to feel safe at school, not under surveillance. I’m disappointed that none of m y colleagues on the other side of the aisle voted in favor of my amendments. Our children and veterans des erve to feel safe— and I’ll continue fighting in Congress to protect them from indis c riminate and aggressive actions taken by this Administration.

Rep. Correa proposes amendments at House Judiciary markup HONORING 50 Y E ARS SINCE BLACK APRIL
I also took to the House Floor to recognize the 50th anniversary of Blac k April-- a day to lament and reflect on the Fall of Saigon and the end of democracy in Vietnam. Families fled their homes in search of freedom— and many found it right here in Orange County. I grew up alongside Vietnamese Americans who arrived with nothing and built strong, vibrant lives . Today, our dis tric t is home to the largest Vietnamese community outside Vietnam, and they are a vital part of who we are. I’m proud to recognize the resiliency of the Vietnamese people and will never stop honoring the American- Vietnamese contribution to our country. You can watc h my remarks on the House floor HERE.

Reps. Correa and Tran recognize Black April on the House steps

CONGRE SSIONAL RE COGNITIO N CERTIFICAT E RE CIPIE NT S Do you know a special individual or community leader who deserves rec ognition for their work? My team and I would love to consider them for a Certificate of Congres s ional Recognition! Please send along their name, photo, biography, and contact information to Janet. Brown2@mail. house. gov so my team can consider them for a certific ate! . W e recently celebrated the achievements of Sycamore Junior High Culinary Arts students who c ompeted in the annual Buccy Chef competition, led by instructor Suzan Carlson. Soon we will be delivering certificates to graduating seniors all across our district. Congratulations to all! Congratulations Sycamore J unior High Culinary Arts
DO YOU HAVE A RE AL ID?
Starting this week, if you want to travel within the United States or get into certain federal buildings, you’ ll need a REAL ID. Those without REAL ID will be notified of their non- complianc e and may be directed to additional screening at the airport. This guidance applies to everyone, including those with TSA PreCheck. Any state ID or driver’ s license with a s tar in the top c orner is considered a REAL ID. If you currently do not have a REAL ID, you can use a passport. Click here to see the full list of acceptable IDs that meet this new mandate. Ques tions or need assistance? Call my office at 714- 559- 6190.

As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that matter to our community, and connecting you to important resources. If you are experienci ng any issues with a federal agency, my office is here to help. Give us a call at ( 714) 559- 6190.

Sincerely,
Rep. Lou Correa ( CA- 46)
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You don' t often get email from + Learn why this is important Date: 4/ 27/ 2025 4: 32: 02 PM
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Well the land that was the former Farrells in Buena Park right next door to 39 Commons is yet the latest construction on Beach, and Anaheim can' t even fix the wrap banner. I' m so embarrassed for Anaheim. This should have been done decades ago.

This should have been done decades ago.

You don' t often get email from Learn why this is important Date: 5/ 2/ 2025 9: 08: 19 AM
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Good morning Anaheim,
You speak of helping but yet the motels on Beach boulevard is where I have lived for over 10 years I' m not a felon I' m not a drug addict and that is affordable housing you' re tearing it down to build something that' s going to be five times as much to rent. When you put the river people in the motel next to my motel I spoke to the mayor when he visited it and I voice my opinion how they' re all thieves in there that was their new headquarters he agreed. The mayor agreed they use the back of the hotels as a underground railroad for thieves a lot of the houses got broken into that were adjacent to that hotel great job anaheim. And then you moved the bus stop from in front of my motel to in front of the river people' s motel where they were only there for a month and you never moved it back how inconsiderate. Just to make yourselves look good like we' re helping them we' ll move the bus stop but never moved it back. There is no zero affordable housing in Anaheim I am on the section 8 waiting list but that is just a joke I recommended to one of the housing Representatives at public Anaheim housing that you should concentrate on one person a day to get them housing whatever it takes instead of sending all these emails I get a hundred emails a day to fill out this to fill out that but it leads nowhere take one person each day if it takes 2 days but get that person housing and move on to the next one maybe you could hire a thousand housing workers just like the government hired a thousand IRS agents you could help people in Anaheim but you don' t it' s just a bunch of fluff it leads nowhere but all you politicians are very well off. How come you never speak of the German immigrants who really started Anaheim my grandparents came here in the thirties because my grandfather didn' t want to fight in another war he fought in world war I. My parents who were taught by their parents taught me and my brothers and sisters to expect nothing and take care of ourselves but Anaheim wants everybody to expect something and not take care of themselves great job again Anaheim. Just writing this down stresses me out so much and I' m 60 years old and to watch this happen to Anaheim is so sad
Date: 5/ 12/ 2025 3: 32: 18 PM
From:" Michael Mavrovouniotis"
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On May 20 the county board of supervisors is voting on the landscaping contract for OC Animal Care ( OCAC). It' s county business, but this city is receiving animal shelter services from OCAC. What the county does matter to the city.

You don’t need to ask the BOS to reject this contract. I’ll assume that this contract is legitimate and not some type of favoritism. Please tell the BOS to get the county to deliver results on this contract.

I don’ t know if it' s the fault of the contractor or OC Community Resources, but the shelter play yards have deteriorated badly in 2022- 2024. The decrepit yards send a negative signal to staff and volunteers, whom the shelter needs to recruit and retain. Staff and volunteers perceive the yards as an indicator of systemic mismanagement. ( Some yard problems also pose safety risks.) Most of the shelter' s grass yards used to be visible from public walkways. Beginning in the Spring of 2020 ( the COVID outbreak), the shelter blocked public access to some areas, and these yards remain invisible to the public. This may be the reason for the neglect.

You can look at the “ After” photos in Karen Vaughn’ s piece. They came from volunteers or staff, in the weeks prior to the publication of that piece.

I am attaching a map of OC Animal Care. The “Four Play Yards” just south of buildings 5 & 6 are the worst.

On your next visit to OCAC, ask to visit and photograph the “ Four Play Yards” south of buildings 5 & 6. Use the map to make sure you’ re seeing the correct yards.

I’ll say it before you do: You are NOT landscape inspectors. I don’ t want to be a landscape inspector myself. OC Community Resources can and should relieve all of us of this unwanted task by taking care of the yards.

Date: 5/ 13/ 2025 7: 18: 09 PM
From:" Stephanie Mercadante"
To:" Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim. net
Subject:[ EXTERNAL] 05 May 2025 Public Comment
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https:// voiceofoc. org/ 2025/ 05/ disneyland- resort- interests- are- reorganizing- in- anaheim- after- corruption- scandal/ This important article by the Voice of OC needs to be on the record.

Thank you,
S. Mercadante

Anaheim City CouncilAugust 12, 2025

Anaheim City Council
August 12, 2025