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Christian, Kevin
From:Pramika Kumar <ppraveen@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 2:49 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Small Request
Dear City Council,
My name is Pramika Kumar and I am a resident of San Luis Obispo and a student at Calpoly.
As you know George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and so many unnamed others have
been killed because of our country's systematically racist criminal justice system.
In the light of these events, we ask that in today's review of the 2020-21 budget, you reallocate some of the
funds currently directed towards the police department to other programs and alternative forms of policing,
such as community policing, community development, or even a specific diversity, equity and inclusion line
item.
We believe this is a small request to begin to address the massive inequities and system of oppression that
have been perpetuated by the government inaction. Though this will not fix the problem, it will move the city
in a positive direction and demonstrate a tangible commitment to addressing systematic racism.
Thank you for all you do for the City of San Luis Obispo and for your consideration .
All the best,
Pramika Kumar
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