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Christian, Kevin
From:Charmaine Archer <charmainearcher4@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 12:05 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Reallocate Money from the Police
Dear City Council,
My name is Charmaine Archer and I am a resident of Los Osos and have lived here almost all my life.
As you know, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and so many unnamed others have been
killed because of our country's systemically racist criminal legal system.
In light of these events, I ask that in today's review of the 2020-21 budget, you reallocate a significant amount of the
funds allocated for the police department to other community programs that strengthen rather than divide our
community. These should include affordable housing, healthcare, community investment and development, and mental
health initiatives.
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.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Charmaine Archer
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