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<br />Araiza, Fatima <br />From:Owen Ela <owenela@gmail.com> <br />Sent:Wednesday, <br />To:eComment <br />Subject:Arts Funding for Santa Ana <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 />I am writing to you today to express my strong support for robust arts funding in our beloved city of Santa Ana. <br /> <br />The arts play a vital role in enriching our community, fostering creativity, and promoting cultural diversity. As a <br />resident and business owner in Santa Ana, I have witnessed firsthand the positive impact that arts initiatives <br />have on our city's vibrancy and vitality. <br /> <br />However, it is concerning to note that arts funding in Santa Ana is currently in jeopardy. With the recent <br />cessation of federal funding for grants directly benefiting artists and organizations, coupled with the city's <br />failure to allocate sufficient resources to support our Arts and Culture Master Plan for over six years, the future <br />of the arts in Santa Ana hangs in the balance. <br /> <br />I urge you to prioritize arts funding in the city budget and to allocate resources towards initiatives that support <br />local artists, arts organizations, and cultural events. Investing in the arts not only enhances our quality of life but <br />also drives economic development, tourism, and community engagement. <br /> <br />Furthermore, I encourage the city to explore innovative funding mechanisms, such as allocating a percentage of <br />funding from new private developments to the arts budget, as well as fully funding the Arts and Culture Master <br />Plan. <br /> <br />Santa Ana is renowned for its vibrant arts and cultural scene, and it is imperative that we continue to nurture <br />and support it for the benefit of current and future generations. <br /> <br />Thank you for considering my comments, and I hope to see Santa Ana continue to thrive as a hub of creativity <br />and cultural expression. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br />Owen Ela <br />Resident Vinyl <br /> <br />Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br /> <br />Shop: residentvinyl.com <br />Follow: @residentvinyl <br /> <br />1 <br />