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Public Comment
From:Thomas Alkam <tom@alkamlaw.com>
Sent:Tuesday, August
To:Public Comment
Cc:Thomas Alkam
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] AGENDA ITEM: DESIGNATION OF LITTLE ARABIA DISTRICT
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Dear Respected council members:
My name is Tom Alkam. I have been a resident of Anaheim for over 20 years. I have also been
in the legal practice since 2002 in the City of Anaheim.
I strongly support the designation of Little Arabia District. I think is about time this area gets
recognized as such. I have seen the Arab population increase substantially in the area in the last
20 years. I have also seen a substantial increase in Arab-owned and managed businesses in the
area.
Dear council members: your vote on this agenda item will define you amongst the members of
the Arabic Community. It will have a tremendous effect on giving or withholding a vote from a
member based on their vote on this agenda item.
Let us stay away from politics on this issue. The designation will lead to a mutual benefit to the
city and to the businesses in the area. I have heard roomers that some council members are
against the designation, not because it will not benefit the residence or the businesses, but only
because so and so council member introduced the initiative and pushed for the item to be on the
agenda. This is totally uncalled for. We are her to serve our community and our residents. Let
us look beyond our personal agenda’s and interests and focus on what really matters.
Thank you for taking the time to hear my comment.
Respectfully,
Tom Alkam
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