The Tower

Whenever I see downtown's Tower Theatre, I think SAVE THIS. I doubt that I'm the first person to say this, but as many already know, the Tower Theatre is no ordinary theatre. It is an architectural landmark standing empty and waiting for a second chance. With a bit of vision and in the right hands, the Tower can be brought back to life. Since there's already a perfectly good movie theatre in the shopping center on West Main Street, the Tower could serve a different purpose-- that of a preeminent film and music center. The Tower can feature film retrospectives, independent films (including ones by local filmmakers), be the home of an annual film festival, and a place for other organized events such as concerts and musical performances. As a council member, I would do everything in my power to raise private and public funds to restore the Tower's best architectural features, upgrade the rest, and have a preeminent venue for film and music. This would be a significant step in revitalizing downtown, a boon for restaurants and the hospitality sector, and a benefit for Santa Paula's economy.