The Rye Arts Center is the jewel in the Crown of Rye and elevates us above other leading Westchester communites

I am writing to express my strong support from the new and enhanced Rye Arts Center proposal. I am Rye resident of 26 years and my 3 children all attended multiple excellent programs at the RAC. I personally am a prominent and very active Realtor in Rye and I use the Rye Arts Center every day as an example to my incoming buyer clients of the excellent community and lifestyle amenities Rye has to offer, and why the RAC sets us apart from, and elevates us above neighboring communities.

I cannot speak highly enough to how much my own 3 children, and my clients families have benefited over the years from their music, performing arts, painting classes and STEM offerings. For incoming families the RAC offers a rare and valuable alternative to the typical sports programs available for kids. I am often asked " My kid is not into sports, what else can they do after school or for camp or as an extra-curricular?" I am thrilled to be able to point to the Rye Arts Center and show that we are not a one-dimensional "one size fits all" sports town, and that the kids and adults in this town and surrounding communities have high-level alternative ARTS and STEM choices to broaden their horizons. As far as the footprint and design goes, I am big fan of progress and change. I believe we can all be forward looking and still honor our New England traditions. I have every confidence, as the population of Rye continues to grow with vibrant young families, that the RAC will work extremely diligently with the City of Rye government and local residents to come up with a proposal that will honor Rye traditions, fit in with the surrounding community and bring nothing but patronage, accolades and applause from our town and our neighboring communities. I am available at any time to discuss this in person if desired.