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Jennifer L. Hall
From:Annemarie Randle-Trejo <arandletrejo@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, August 23, 2022
To:Public Comment
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Little Arabia
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Dear Mayor Pro Tem and Anaheim Council Members,
I am writing to you today to ask you all to approve the naming of” Little Arabia” in Anaheim.
I would think there would be no controversy in doing such an act and I cannot understand why there is
hesitancy. The community is there, the culture is there and the people are there who are asking for the
designation.
Talking about cultures is a good thing. Talking about and celebrating the richness that Little Arabia,
(affectionately named) brings to the community is a good thing. Talking about ethnicity is a good thing.
This is how we understand, learn, and grow as human beings.
I have heard doubts and comments from some of the council members saying things like,” we can’t only
celebrate one culture in our city.” Well, that is simply not true. Anaheim Celebrates lots of diversity and
you should be proud. Anaheim celebrates Hispanic culture with the day of the dead activities. Anaheim
celebrates indigenous people by re-naming Columbus Day to Indigenous Day Anaheim celebrates
African Americans with the black Cultural History parade and so much more.
I have heard things said such as, “other groups will want to designate other areas as well.”
Well, here is the truth. These groups will not feel slighted because there is not a designated area like
Little Arabia. No one is going to come to the council meeting next month to demand a Little so in so
area.
That is made up nonsense that some frighted person is saying in the background. People who do not
surround themselves with the rich culture of Anaheim do not understand and I hope that it is not you.
This city council should embrace this name and celebrate it.
The people want it, it will bring business into the neighborhood, it will be a destination to bring more
tourism to Anaheim (After all isn’t that what we all want?) This gesture, for the community, will go a
long way to bring some good faith.
Let’s face it, the Anaheim Council has a black cloud hanging over it. It is time to bring some good news to
the people. Please designate and name That strip of Brookhurst Street. “Little Arabia.” Thank you
Annemarie Randle-Trejo
Citizen of Anaheim