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Public Comment
From:Reina Lopez <
Sent:Tuesday, December 8, 2020 11:50 AM
To:Public Comment
Subject:Little Arabia
Anaheim City Council Meetings:
Link to the live meetings: www.anaheim.net/councilvideos
Email publiccomment@anaheim.net 2 hours prior to Meeting.
November 24
December 8
December 15
Public comments:
Hello, my name is Reina E. Lopez and I am an Anaheim resident. I am here to speak out in support of
the Little Arabia Designation. I support the designation because I enjoy the feeling of the Arab
community and it will reflected even more when we have it named “Little Arabia”.
Thank you for your time and please consider designating Little Arabia.
Little Arabia is home to hundreds of Arab American businesses which has become a cultural
destination to countless American families from all over Southern California. It is time for the
City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia.
Little Arabia’s cultural and economic prosperity encourages further development in the area
which will benefit both the City of Anaheim and the Arab American businesses. It is time for the
City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia.
Designating Little Arabia will bring commerce and tourism into the City of Anaheim - especially
since COVID-19 has affected the business and nightlife of the vibrant corridor. It is time for the
City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia.
In supporting the designation, you are supporting the immigrant community and their small
businesses. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia.
In supporting this designation, you are making a lasting change in the Arab American immigrant
community and uplifting their small businesses. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially
designate Little Arabia.
There are many cultural and ethnic enclaves across Southern California such as the neighboring
Little Saigon, Koreatown, Little Armenia, and others. These enclaves have contributed to the
state’s tourism, culture, and vibrancy. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate
Little Arabia.
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Numerous Little Arabia businesses have closed due to Covid-19 and the new government
ordered shutdowns. Supporting this designation will aid in the City of Anaheim’s economic
recovery.
The Arab-American community has contributed to Anaheim’s economy and culture by opening
restaurants, mosques, churches, clothing stores, hair salons, bakeries, and other destinations for
those who wish to experience the Arab culture. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially
designate Little Arabia.
Thank you for allowing me to express my humble request.
Very Respectfully,
Reina E. Lopez
My zip code 92804
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