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have amazingly delicious food but sometimes these mom-and-pop shops do not have the resources to advertise <br /> on the street or adverse online of how delicious their food truly is. We have to encourage people to go into these <br /> food shops and support Santa Ana businesses. Another argument may be that these taco stands are also just <br /> trying to make a living, but the reality is that it is also the same case with our community food business. Many <br /> of our community businesses suffer because these taco stands come and go and take without helping or <br /> contributing to our city. We must support each other and protect our Santa Ana business. There is no need for <br /> more taco stands especially those from other areas. Our community must strive to keep our streets safe and <br /> coordinate food-vending businesses properly. For example, I recently attended a clean and coordinated'Friday <br /> Night Munchies' by Edinger & Bristol where most if not all vendors were from Santa Ana. These vendors were <br /> in a proper place where they do not block anyone and it is only done on certain days a month. It is not difficult <br /> to work towards doing things the right way. Again, we must strive and make it a goal to make our beautiful <br /> community of Santa Ana a place that looks orderly, clean, and safe. If we do not advocate for the good of our <br /> community, then we will conform to an unpleasant environment, and when we conform, we accept anything <br /> that is given to us despite it hurting us. <br /> I want a beautiful and clean Santa Ana. We deserve a community that sticks together and retaliates against those <br /> that want to exploit and profit from our neighbors and friends. Our communities deserve this and more. I <br /> implore those in the city council to take the time to go to the streets of Los angles to see what these taco stands <br /> can eventually do to a community and to also drive to Newport, Westminster, and Fountain Valley and see the <br /> difference. We voted for you all knowing that you all will stand up for what is right and make a positive <br /> influence and difference for Santa Ana. With this beating said, I and the community urge and plead that <br /> something is done about these unpermitted and unsafe sidewalk food vendors. Thank you! <br /> With much respect, <br /> L.S Espinoza <br /> 2 <br />