Salsa by the Sea

Said the event is a tourism and community-building powerhouse and urged support for restoring summer wharf dates.

Said dancing 'by the sea' is what makes the event special and a strong tourism draw for older adults.

Small business owner and organizer said a resolution on public space access hasn't been reached and asked for answers.

Asked Council to consider whether new city regulations that ended the 20-year event actually benefit the city.

Described the welcoming dance community she found through the event since her teens.

Bartender and dancer asked the Council to reinstate summer dates on the wharf permit.

Asked the Council to restore summer wharf dates, calling the event historic Santa Cruz heritage.

A 24-year participant described the event's diversity and asked the Council to save it.

A physician described how the community sustained her through medical training and asked for reduced barriers.

UCSC student asked the Council to renew the permit, citing community, economy, and health benefits.

Asked the council to direct Parks and Rec to work with organizers to restore summer permits for the 24-year-old wharf dance event before the June 20 meeting.