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OUR CORE VALUES <br />© HEALTH <br />The people of Santa Ana value a physical environment <br />that encourages healthy lifestyles, a planning process <br />that ensures that health impacts are considered, and a <br />community that actively pursues policies and practices <br />that improve the health of our residents. <br />m m EQUITY <br />Our residents value taking all necessary steps to ensure <br />equitable outcomes, expanding access to the tools and <br />resourcesthat residents need, and to balance competing <br />interests in an open and democratic manner. <br />The value of equity that includes "El" in the upper corner <br />indicates a policy related to environmental justice. <br />© SUSTAINABILITY <br />Santa Ana values land use decisions that benefit future <br />generations, plans forthe impacts of climate change, and <br />incorporates sustainable design practices at all levels of <br />the planning process. <br />B CULTURE <br />Our community values efforts that celebrate our <br />differences as a source of strength, preserve and build <br />upon existing cultural resources, and nurture a citywide <br />culture of empowered residents. <br />m EDUCATION <br />We area city that values the creation of lifelong learners, <br />the importance of opening up educational opportunities <br />to all residents and investing in educational programs <br />that advance our residents' economic wellbeing. <br />. Fiestas Patrias [cover photo] <br />On September 14 to 15, 2015, the City sponsored the 41st Annual <br />Fiestas Patras, celebrating Mexican Independence Day and Latin <br />culture in the city. Thousands attended the free event and enjoyed <br />two full days of top-level entertainment, delicious food, carnival <br />rides and games, art and culture exhibits, and a variety of vendor <br />booths. On Sunday, a parade for Fiestas Patrias (see image) made <br />its way through the Downtown. <br />