Welcome to the D5 community newsletter

Dear Neighbor,

Welcome to the District 5 (D5) monthly newsletter — and thank you for reading our very first edition!

I’m honored to serve as your D5 Council Member and deeply grateful for your support. Since stepping into office, I’ve enjoyed meeting so many of you — from neighbors and school staff to local organizations and community leaders — all working hard to make Anaheim a better place for everyone.

Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to:

• Visit several schools to connect with teachers and staff and learn about the incredible work they’re doing for the students and Anaheim families.

• Participate in city programs like the Career Connections Unlimited Program and the Bright Girls Program.

• Attend community events, including the Black History Month Parade, activities at community and senior centers, Posadas, and Día de Reyes Magos, in collaboration with local organizations.

• Partner with Katella High School to help host their first-ever resource fair.

• Take part in ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new businesses.

• Join groundbreaking events for new and improved parks, fire station, and SR-91 (SR-57 to SR-55) Improvement Project

• Help South Junior High secure a crossing guard — an important step forward for student safety.

• Host my first “Coffee with the Council Member,” a great opportunity to connect with and hear directly from residents.

• Collaborate with fellow council members on key decisions, including the purchase of the Tampico Motel to create affordable housing for young adults, and unanimously support Assembly Bill 91 to ensure Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities are accurately represented in California’s demographic data.

These are just a few highlights since taking office. I’m here to listen, learn, and serve — and I look forward to connecting with even more of you in the months ahead as I continue working on your behalf.

This month, we honor several important observances: Mental Health Awareness Month, Older Americans Month, Military Appreciation Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, National Stroke Awareness Month, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day, when we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service.

Stay connected by following me on social media (links below), visiting anaheim.net/D5, reaching out via phone, (714) 765-5247, or email, Kmaahs@anaheim.net.

With gratitude,

Kristen M. Maahs

District 5 Council Member

Snapshots in the Community

Congratulations to South Junior High on the new crossing guard! Thanks to a collaborative effort, children and families feel safer.

Anaheim's The Big Give: A Day of Service Where City Employees Complete Projects Across the Community

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Republic Services’ CVT Materials Recovery Facility

Anaheim Historical Society Book Talk and Signing with Local Author Dennis Bateman

The Miraloma Park and Family Resource Center is one of three centers operated by the City of Anaheim. These family-friendly facilities bring residents and organizations together to support the safety, stability, and well-being of Anaheim families.

D5 News & Updates

Work starts on first Platinum Triangle fire station, set to open in 2026

Fire Station 12 is going up in a city-owned parking lot near the stadium and is set to open in mid-2026.

Anaheim’s Honda Center announced as indoor volleyball venue for 2028 Summer Olympics

Twelve qualifying men’s and women’s teams, including USA Volleyball, are expected to face off in preliminary, quarterfinal, finals and medals rounds over two weeks in Anaheim in July 2028.

Connect with Council Member Maahs

I’d love to connect! Whether you’d like to schedule a neighborhood meeting or a tour of your business or organization, please fill out my contact form to submit a request. You can find the contact form on anaheim.net/d5 or click here.