Becerra, Alexis
From: Alex Michel Michel < [email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 7:11 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by:
Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
Eliminating the Commission' s ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
Requiring Commissioners to undergo police- led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1 I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises.
Alex Michel Michel
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Jennifer Salmon < [email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 12:44 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by:
Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
Eliminating the Commission' s ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
Requiring Commissioners to undergo police- led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1 I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises.
Jennifer Salmon
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Adolfo M Ochoa <
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 9:16 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Please Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by:
Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
Eliminating the Commission' s ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
Requiring Commissioners to undergo police- led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1 I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises.
Adolfo M Ochoa
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Nathalie Arenas < [email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:25 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by:
Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
Eliminating the Commission' s ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
Requiring Commissioners to undergo police- led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1 I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises.
Nathalie Arenas
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Alexis Serrato < [email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 4:53 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by:
Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
Eliminating the Commission' s ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
Requiring Commissioners to undergo police- led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1 I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises.
Alexis Serrato
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Gyzeht Delgado < [email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 5:16 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by:
Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
Eliminating the Commission' s ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
Requiring Commissioners to undergo police- led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1 I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises.
Gyzeht Delgado
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Zora Mihaley < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 6:34 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by:
Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
Eliminating the Commission' s ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
Requiring Commissioners to undergo police- led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1 I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises.
Zora Mihaley
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Chirag Shah < maxbrealpowers@msn. com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 6:48 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by:
Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
Eliminating the Commission' s ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
Requiring Commissioners to undergo police- led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1 I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises.
Chirag Shah
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Bryan Vicente < [email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 8:02 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by:
Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
Eliminating the Commission' s ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
Requiring Commissioners to undergo police- led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1 I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises.
Bryan Vicente
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Marysol Aguirre < [email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 12:02 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by:
Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
Eliminating the Commission' s ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
Requiring Commissioners to undergo police- led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1 I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises.
Marysol Aguirre
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Karina Paredes < [email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 11:35 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by:
Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
Eliminating the Commission' s ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
Requiring Commissioners to undergo police- led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1 I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises.
Karina Paredes
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Courtney Calderon < [email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 5:49 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by:
Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
Eliminating the Commission' s ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
Requiring Commissioners to undergo police- led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1 I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises.
Courtney Calderon
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Lorena Romero < [email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 8:45 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by:
Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
Eliminating the Commission' s ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
Requiring Commissioners to undergo police- led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1 I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises.
Lorena Romero
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Marco Bustos < [email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 9:57 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by:
Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
Eliminating the Commission' s ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
Requiring Commissioners to undergo police- led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1 I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty promises.
Marco Bustos
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Teri Saydak <
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:42 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Please vote NO on item 29 the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission
Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links.
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine that goal by:
Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPD has already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
Eliminating the Commission' s ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
Requiring Commissioners to undergo police- led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversite, not more empty promises.
Thank you,
Teri Saydak
Santa Ana resident
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