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On a personal note, I (and many other Santa Ana homeowners) would gladly comply with such <br />reasonable rules. I rent out one spare room in my home to a vetted guest only occasionally, in part <br />to cover rising living expenses. The ban has made this impossible. Under a fair permitting system, <br />I would abide by STR program requirements (for example, I would post my local contact <br />information, and strictly enforce my own quiet hours) so that any impact on neighbors is zero. At <br />the same time, my guests would contribute to local businesses, pay city taxes, and enjoy Santa Ana <br />— benefiting all of us. <br />In closing, I respectfully ask the City Council to reconsider the current ban on short-term rentals <br />and explore a balanced regulatory approach. The goal of preserving housing and neighborhood <br />quality is shared by all of us, but the evidence suggests we can achieve it without an outright ban. <br />A thoughtful STR program – one that requires permits, enforces sensible “good neighbor” rules, <br />and collects taxes – would protect residents from nuisances while allowing homeowners to share <br />their homes responsibly (ocgrandjury.orgocgrandjury.org). It would capture new revenue for Santa <br />Ana and support small businesses in our city. Thank you for your time and for considering an <br />approach that truly balances everyone’s interests. I trust that with open review of the facts <br />(including the Orange County Grand Jury’s findings), Santa Ana can find a fair solution that keeps <br />our neighborhoods safe and our city thriving. <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Ana Gomez <br />Ward 3 <br /> <br />