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Christian, Kevin
From:Sage Bergerson <sage_bergerson@my.cuesta.edu>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 12:40 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:For the good of humanity, please defund the SLOPD.
Dear City Council,
My name is Sage Bergerson and I am a resident of San Luis Obispo.
As you know, Black people, like George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, along with 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 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 to address the massive inequities and systems of oppression that
have been perpetuated 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 systemic racism.
Thank you for all you do for the City of San Luis Obispo and for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Sage Bergerson
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