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<br />Flores, Dora <br />From:Jose Romo <romo9227@gmail.com> <br />Sent:Tuesday, <br />To:eComment <br />Subject:Artwalk Item on Today's City Council Agenda <br /> Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. <br />I am in the Council Chambers. However, I arrived a little late and missed the cutoff of <br />the public speaker's list. Here is what I wanted to say to you tonight: <br />Good evening, Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and City Council members. My name is Jose <br />Romo. I am a business owner and member of the Downtown Santa Ana community. <br />th <br />My company, DTSA Services, located at 201 E. 4 Street, proudly provides Clean and <br />Safe Services in Downtown Santa Ana. <br />I am here tonight to voice my strong support for the City’s sponsorship of the <br />Downtown Santa Ana First Saturday of the Month ArtWalk. I’ve been part of the <br />downtown community for over thirty years, and I’ve seen our community go through a <br />lot of changes, but through it all, ArtWalk has been a cornerstone for our <br />community. And now that COVID and the OC StreetCar construction are in the past, <br />community events like ArtWalk are more important than ever. <br />ArtWalk is more than just an event; it is a vital part of what makes Santa Ana a unique, <br />vibrant city. From a fiscal standpoint, ArtWalk has proven time and again to be a <br />positive driver for our local economy. It draws thousands of people to downtown, many <br />of whom patronize our restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. When people <br />come to ArtWalk, they are not just experiencing art—they are dining in our restaurants, <br />shopping in our stores, and discovering the unique charm of Downtown Santa Ana. <br />The ripple effect is significant: supporting our local businesses and contributing to a <br />thriving downtown that benefits our entire city. ArtWalk night is consistently one of our <br />most vibrant evenings of the month. <br />Beyond the economic benefits, ArtWalk is essential for cultivating a sense of <br />community for Santa Ana residents, providing a dynamic and inclusive space where <br />people from all walks of life can come together, experience art, and engage with the <br />creative spirit that defines our city. ArtWalk is a celebration of our diverse, creative, and <br />resilient community. By supporting this event, the City Council will not only be investing <br />in the arts, but in an event that instills civic pride. <br />Thank you for considering this investment in our community’s cultural and economic <br />vitality. <br />1 <br /> <br />