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vulnerable individuals. At a time when California faces budget challenges, this proposition diverts funds from <br />essential services, risking an increase in homelessness, recidivism, and economic instability. Additionally, we <br />welcome you to read California Budget and Policy Center's report on Why Prop. 36 Fails Californians: <br />Escalatina Costs. Deeaenina Disaarities. and Ineffective Solutions. <br />As a Sanctuary City, the City should continue its tradition of protecting immigrant and refugee residents by <br />rejecting Proposition 36. The proposition would make more immigrants vulnerable to deportation and feed <br />more of our community members into the detention and deportation pipeline. Proposition 47 reclassified six <br />felony offenses to misdemeanors, including shoplifting and simple drug possession, funneling cost savings into <br />public safety measures like drug and mental health treatment and victim services centers. Proposition 36 <br />would not only undo these reforms but also impose new criminal penalties and sentencing enhancements, <br />increasing the risk of deportation for immigrants and further destabilizing families. <br />The City must reject Proposition 36 and focus on solutions that promote justice and rehabilitation. We urge you <br />to vote NO on this resolution and continue to support evidence -based policies that foster safer, healthier <br />communities. <br />Sincerely, <br />Karen G. Hernandez <br />Member, Decarcerate Orange County <br />CC: vamezcua&santa-ana.or <br />PBacerra(c)-santa-ana.orq <br />TPhan _santa-ana.orq <br />DPenaloza(o)-santa-ana.orq <br />JessieLopez(o-)-santa-ana.orq <br />JRyan Hernandez(o)-santa-ana.orq <br />bvazq uez(o)-santa-ana.orq <br />