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DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION February 1, 2022 Dear Santa Ana City Council members, My name is Denise Reynoso and I am the president of the Downtown Neighborhood Association. I would like to urge you, on behalf of the downtown residents, to please support the Santa Ana Artwalk. The Artwalk is a free monthly event that many residents look forward to through the many visual and performing arts events held monthly. It gives us a sense of pride in our city and local artists. My neighbors and I enjoy walking around to the different exhibits with our children and dancing in the streets. The Artwalk has a bit of something for everyone. The Artwalk has lost a lot of funding during the pandemic due to a decrease in parking revenue. There is still a need to fund the music and lighting on the Second Street promenade, live artists, providing free art workshops for the community, and the Artwalk Trolley. It makes me very sad to see a lack of support for these items. I personally enjoyed sitting in Coffee Muse to hear live poetry readings and open mic. Dancing in the Streets is also fun and it attracts many people to DTSA. Many people around Orange County know about the Artwalk and they come to enjoy the heart of Santa Ana every first weekend of the month. It is the best way for us to showcase the best of what Santa Ana has to offer and to allow locals to enjoy the art. I was very broken hearted to hear that the City's Arts Comission rejected funding to support the Artwalk twice. I cannot think of a good reason to deny Santa Ana residents the opportunity to exhibit and enjoy their art and culture. On behalf of Santa Ana residents and the downtown residents, I strongly urge you to support the Artwalk and allow funding to expand the Artwalk's activities. Sincerely, tL1 Denise Reynoso DTNA President 714-904-9219