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Christian, Kevin
From:Paige Riza <paigeriza1@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 12:43 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Past Protests in SLO
Dear City Council,
My name is Paige Riza and I am a resident of San Luis Obispo and a student at Cal Poly.
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 racists 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 fund currently
directed toward the police department to other programs and alternative forms of policing, such as community policing,
community development, or even specific diversity, equity, and inclusion line item.
We believe that this is a small request to begin addressing the massive inequities and systems of oppression that have
been perpetrated by governmental inaction. Though this will not fix the problem, it will move our city in a positive
direction and demonstrate a tangible commitment to addressing systematic racisms.
Thank you for all you do for the Cal Poly of San Luis Obispo and for your consideration.
All the best,
Paige Riza
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