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Jennifer L. Hall
From:
Sent:Sunday, September 27, 2020 4:03 PM
To:governor@governor.ca.gov; govpressoffice@gov.ca.gov; Council;
response@ocgov.com
Subject:Reopen Orange County
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
Dear Governor Newsom, County and City Leaders,
Public health, data, and facts should drive COVID-19 decisions. We believe the central economic engine of Southern
California, the Disneyland Resort, can demonstrate their ability to meet government healthcare guidelines and safely re-
open. Disney has successfully done it in theme parks around the world, and they can do it in California too.
The health and safety of guests and cast members have always been Disney’s #1 concern. We’re confident they can
show you that is still their top priority. And the consequences of not giving them that chance are enormous.
Unemployment in Anaheim is at a historic high of at least 15%. Almost 30,000 people are out work in the City. In Orange
County, the number is almost 200,000 out of work. Thousands of small businesses are closed, many likely for good. As a
result of Disneyland Resort being closed for nearly six months, the Anaheim City budget deficit is at $75 to $100 million
and that grows by millions every week the Disneyland Resort is closed.
Even more than the lost jobs and lost revenue, however, the greatest impact is truly the loss of hope. That damage is the
most painful of all. Our leaders, from the Governor to local officials, have the power to continue to protect our health
while giving us back our hope.
Please give our local businesses, big and small, the opportunity to show that they can safely reopen. Judge them on their
plans and their procedures and track record. That is all we ask.
Please reopen the Disneyland Resort. We know they are ready and they can do it better than anyone else can.
Sincerely,
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Ms Carrie Carbajal
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