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I am a proud Downtown Incorporated Director, Please understand that my criticism of the organization is my own. Downtown Incorporated has taken some minor missteps in its short history, This is to be expected with a new organization but the mistakes that have been made by Downtown Incorporated pale in comparison to the harm that Downtown Incorporated's critics have caused. The false accusations, rumor mongering and out-and-out lies have done nothing to improvernoMDowntown's business climate while distracting those that are trying to make Downtown a better place. Some of these people are the same individuals who destroyed other Downtown improvement entities like DSABA. They are now at their evil work again. Are you going to allow them to dissolve the BID and destroy Downtown Incorporated? Downtown Incorporated's volunteer leaders have reached out to the unhappy petitioners to address their concerns. The petitioners have no interest in discussion. Their sole goal is the dissolution of the BID which would result in Downtown Incorporated's death. Downtown Incorporated death would halt whatever progress has been made to return Downtown Santa Ana to economic success. Downtown Santa Ana-Fourth Street nor Artist Village-cannot afford a Downtown without Downtown Incorporated services. Downtown Incorporated's leadership and the petitioners have agreed to disagree. The BID's future is, in your hands. y.G'w In my opinion and in the opinion of many other property owners, business operators, merchants and residents, the BID's property owner assessments used to fund Downtown Incorporated and it's services are necessary for Downtown and the City's long term economic health. No one likes to spend money unless it is necessary. In this case, it is absolutely necessary. You-The City Council-must decide whether or not you are in league with those individuals who have a long history of complaining, nay saying and destroying or those of us who have even a longer history of investment and participation in making Downtown a better place. The choice is yours. The choice is an easy one. Economic health or tcontinued slide into further financial ruin! ? ) U? I' You must deny the petitioners. You must stand in support of those of us who are investing their time and money in making Downtown Santa Ana a "... vibrant shopping, entertainment, business and cultural destination for all" and not those that have proven time and time again that they will use every opportunity to cause mischief and havoc to serve their own narcissistic personalities. The stakes have never been h4g4qer and your decision never more important! CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 21 JANUARY 4, 2011 1 OA-21