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Becerra, Alexis From: Jorge Rivera < Sent: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 8:35 AM To: eComment Subject: Item 16 Council Agenda Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing about Item 16 on your upcoming council agenda, which proposes a raise for the newly hired City Manager after only three months in the position. I believe this raise is unjustified and reflects poorly on the decision -making process for our city's leadership. In the short time that this individual has been in the role, his presence has been barely noticeable, and his approachability has been limited. I have encountered him at different city events, and I have found him to be rather unapproachable. His leadership is unproven, and it raises questions about the initial decision to hire him. Was this an internal hire? How did he go from Code Enforcement Manager to City Manager? Why does he deserve a raise only 3 months into his job? There are concerns regarding the behavior of the City Manager and his inappropriate relationship with his Deputy City Manager. While I understand that rumors should be approached with caution, the overall situation is troubling, especially given prior allegations against him (https://voiceofoc.org/2015/10/sex-in-the- city-hall ). I believe these concerns warrant further attention. It questions his professionalism and ethics. Given the financial challenges our city is facing, including a projected budget deficit, it seems irresponsible to give him a raise. Instead, I urge you to consider investing those resources in our community, such as libraries and parks, which are good for all Santa Ana youths. I ask that you reconsider this raise and explore ways to better serve the community with the available funds. Sincerely Jorge Rivera