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Flores, Dora <br />From: Carlos Perea < <br />Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 5:09 PM <br />To: Amezcua, Valerie; Phan, Thai; Vazquez, Benjamin; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David; Lopez, <br />Jessie; Hernandez, Johnathan; eComment; Carvalho, Sonia R. <br />Subject: Opposition to Agenda Item #21 - Consideration of Possible Censure of <br />Councilmember Hernandez <br />Attachments: 11.07.25 Letter to SA City Council re_ Agenda Item #21.pdf <br />Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. <br />Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers, <br />I strongly oppose the censure of Councilmember Hernandez. Using censure in response to public criticism risks <br />undermining free speech and the ability of elected officials to advocate for accountability and transparency. <br />Elected leaders must be able to raise concerns about city operations, policies, or employee conduct without <br />fear of retaliation or intimidation. Punitive measures in response to public statements or advocacy set a <br />dangerous precedent and could chill the very oversight and public accountability that the community depends <br />on. <br />Please see attached letter. <br />Sincerely, <br />Carlos Perea <br />Santa Ana Police Oversight Commissioner <br />