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Public Comment
From:Pat D <
Sent:Tuesday, February 9, 2021 10:42 AM
To:Jose Diaz; Public Comment
Subject:City Council comments
Members of the City Council
I continue to write in frustration that you are NOT creating opportunities for those of us still sheltering
in place, as part of protecting our community, to join the public comments virtually. CDC still
recommends those of us with health risks seek ADA accommodations but Anaheim refuses. Shame
on you. Bringing vulnerable folx into the chambers as the only “live" opportunity illustrates your
disregard for human life. Again your decisions appear driven by dollars.
I am also concerned about your short sightedness in officially designating our Little Arabia District as
the significant cultural destination it is in Orange County, California. It is truly the center for Orange
County’s Arab-American community.
Every week, thousands of visitors shop, dine, worship, and celebrate within the vibrant ethnic
community of Little Arabia, located in the area of Brookhurst Street between Interstate 5 and Katella
Avenue in the city of Anaheim. The Arab-American community has contributed to the economy and
culture of Anaheim by opening restaurants, mosques, churches, clothing stores, hair salons, and
other destinations for those wishing to experience Middle Eastern culture.
Officially designating Little Arabia would bring even more commerce into the city. (And since money is
at your core, surely you see the value in this.) Perhaps the mayor will once again think it is his original
thought and offer the designation soon.
Pat Davis
District 1
Sent from my phone. Please excuse brevity and typos.
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