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Mayor Valerie Amezcua <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez <br /> Councilmember Thai Viet Pham <br /> Councilmember Jessie Lopez <br /> Councilmember Phil Bacerra <br /> Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez <br /> Councilmember David Penaloza <br /> City Council Chamber <br /> 20 Civic Center Plaza M-30 <br /> Santa Ana, California 92701 <br /> Dear Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, <br /> I am writing as a resident of [City Name] to express my strong support for <br /> implementing a fair and regulated short-term rental (STR) program, particularly <br /> for both owner-occupied rentals where homeowners rent out a room in their <br /> primary residence and responsible STR homeowners. Rather than continuing with a <br /> full ban on STRs, I urge the Council to adopt a balanced approach that benefits <br /> residents and our city as a whole. <br /> Short-term rentals provide vital financial support to many local homeowners. In <br /> today's economy, this income helps people afford rising housing costs, pay property <br /> taxes, and manage household expenses. For many residents, especially those who <br /> are supporting elderly parents, fixed incomes or dealing with long-term financial <br /> responsibilities, renting a spare room is one of the few flexible and practical ways to <br /> stay afloat. This is not about commercial enterprise it's about staying in our <br /> homes, caring for our families, and contributing to our community. <br /> Importantly, in November 19', 2024, when the city implemented the current STR <br /> ban, the mayor along with Councilmember Bacerra and Lopez, requested that city <br /> staff develop a short-term rental program for consideration. This direction included <br /> developing a regulatory framework and conducting outreach to stakeholders. <br /> However, to date,no visible progress has been made, and STR homeowners continue <br /> to face financial uncertainty and lack of legal, regulated options. This has also <br />