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<br />Araiza, Fatima <br />From:Maggie Baranick <maggiebaranick@gmail.com> <br />Sent:Monday, May 06, <br />To:eComment <br />Subject:Arts funding-Item 30 Fiscal Year 2025-25 budget work study session <br /> Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. <br />Dear Mayor and City Council, <br /> <br />As a Santa Ana resident and business owner, I am reaching out today to express my support for the funding of <br />arts initiatives within our city. <br />It's imperative that we advocate for the preservation of the arts and rally around the following: <br />1. Artists Grants and Event Sponsorships: We propose that the city allocate a substantial sum of 1 <br />million dollars annually towards artist grants and event sponsorships, ensuring the sustained vitality of <br />our artistic community. <br />2. Artwalk: Direct funding for Artwalk should be prioritized within the city's budget on an annual basis, <br />recognizing its integral role in fostering artistic expression and community engagement. <br />3. New and Private Development: We advocate for a progressive measure whereby 1% of funding <br />from each new private development in the city is allocated to bolster the arts budget, underscoring our <br />commitment to the enrichment of cultural endeavors. <br />4. Full Funding of the Arts Culture Master Plan: It is imperative that the Arts Culture Master Plan <br />receives full financial support from the city, as outlined in our comprehensive strategy for advancing <br />the arts within our community. <br />5. Arts and Culture Department: The importance of adequately funding the Arts and Culture <br />Department cannot be overstated, as it serves as the cornerstone for the promotion and preservation of <br />our rich cultural heritage. <br />The city's neglect of the Arts and Culture Master Plan has placed the future of the arts in a precarious spot. <br />Santa Ana, lags behind other cities in Orange County in terms of arts funding despite its rich cultural heritage. <br />Direct arts funding has yielded immensely positive impacts on our city's cultural vibrancy and economic <br />development. I urge you to prioritize the allocation of resources towards the arts, ensuring that our city remains <br />a beacon of creativity and cultural vitality for generations to come. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br />Maggie Baranick <br />1 <br />