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Christian, Kevin
From:Phyllis Wattis <phyllisjwattis@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 2:29 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Protests
Dear City Council,
My name is Phyllis Wattis and I am a resident of San Luis Obispo County and a student at Cal Poly.
As you know, George Floyd, Amaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and so many unnamed others have been
killed because of our country's systematically racist criminal justice system.
In light of these events, we ask that in today's review of the 2020-2021 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 item.
We believe this is a small request to begin to address the massive inequities and systems of oppression that have been
perpetuated by government inaction. Though this will not fix the problem, it will move our city in a positive direction
and demonstrate a tangible commitment to addressing systemic racism.
Thank you for all you do for the City of San Luis Obispo and for your consideration.
All the best,
Phyllis Wattis
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