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Christian, Kevin
From:Erin Ticktin <erin@ticktin.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 2:21 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Small Request for Justice
Dear City Council,
My name is Erin Ticktin and I am a recent graduate of Cal Poly and a recent resident of San Luis Obispo.
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 light of these events, we ask that in today’s review of the 2020-21 budget, you reallocate some of the funds currently
directed toward 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 the massive inequities and systems of oppression that have been perpetuated
by government inaction. Though this will not fit the problem, it will move our 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,
Erin Ticktin
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