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Public Comment
From:Aref Farahi <areffarahi@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday,
To:Public Comment
Cc:Jose Moreno; Amin Nash
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Little Arabia District Designation
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Introduction:
My name is Aref, and it’s an honor for me to be here today on this historic day of Little
Arabia District Designation. I have been living and working in Anaheim for the last
eight years, and now we call it home.
Economic Growth:
The Designation of Little Arabia will provide economic growth and improve the area's
overall value. It will provide the community with a sense of heritage and pride.
The brand identity and promotions will attract more business to the area. Thus, it
generates more revenues for the City of Anaheim.
The middle eastern community has been able to innovate and contribute to businesses
and commerce. The designation of Little Arabia will be a recognition that will empower
the community to do more and contribute more.
Public Safety and Security:
The local government should look into all possible ways to support the community to
address the homeless and the dislocation of businesses.
Little Arabia has improved the quality of life, and the designation will help enhance the
security and public safety in the area.
By designating Little Arabia, it will provide the community and the companies in the area
with a sense of ownership. Thus, the stakeholders will work together to attract more
commerce and consumers to the site rather than dislocate it to a different part of town.
Closing:
Little Arabia is a special place for my family and me. Whenever we feel down, we visit it.
It is a place that boosts our morale and recovers from a sense of loneliness. Therefore, I
am requesting the honorable council members to officially Designate Little Arabia today
to empower the community and contribute more to a place we call home.
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