01 & 14 (20)Public Comment
From: guzman elizabeth <
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 12:39 PM
To: Public Comment
Cc: info@anaheimbaIlet.org
Subject: In Support of Anaheim Ballet
Dear Mayor Sidhu and Council Members,
I have rare occasion to write emails, however, this is very heartfelt to me, mainly because I have seen young people go through
Anaheim Ballet that would not have otherwise have had a chance to start careers in the Arts. To my knowledge Anaheim Ballet is the
only institution in North Orange County that offers services such as STEP-UP and many other services to the community. I have seen
young people/families be especially resilient, coming by bike or public transportation to utilize services offered.
It would be a distinct loss to diversity in the Arts, especially, if this institution would disappear.
Please vote in support of the Cooperative Agreement with Anaheim Ballet, at the very least finding a new venue for the institution or
another solution. Perhaps would it be possible to create a mixed-use architecture, with studios on the ground floor and dwelling on the
second/third/fourth floors.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Guzman -Williams