HomeMy WebLinkAboutA request about the budget
Christian, Kevin
From:Jaxon Vaneric Silva <jvsilva@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Wednesday, June 3, 2020 1:11 AM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:A request about the budget
Dear City Council,
My name is Jaxon Silva, 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 other
have been killed because of our country's systematically racist criminal justice system.
In light of these events, I respectfully request that in the review of the 2020-21 budget, you reallocate some of
the funds currently directed toward the police department toward other programs and alternative forms of
policing, such as community policing, community development, or even a specific diversity, equity, and
inclusion line item.
I believe this is a small request to begin to address the massive inequalities and systems of oppression that
have been perpetuated through governmental inaction. Though this will not fix the issues our community--like
so many others--faces, 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.
Respectfully,
- Jaxon Silva
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