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Wilbanks, Megan
From:Leila Daniel <
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Funding our community
My name is Leila Daniel and I am a resident of SLO.
Police brutality is part of our history and the racism embedded in policing cannot be wiped away. I am asking you to
listen to the community demands to divest from police and invest in our community.
Reject the project of a new police station, reduce police budget and headcount by 33% for the next year, and re-invest in
resources for the community, specifically rent relief for people suffering during this pandemic.
When I first heard about defunding the police, I was hesitant too. But after more research I realized that communities
need more support through affordable housing, job training, education, mental-health services, and substance-abuse
treatment. As a teacher, I am acutely aware of our need for more funding and I know how impactful that could be in the
lives of so so many in our community.
We can take care of each other by divesting from the police budget.
Best,
Leila Daniel
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