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Wilbanks, Megan
From:Courtney M <
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Reinvest Public Funds
Good Morning,
My name is Courtney Marchi and I am a resident of San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405.
We do not need to expand any police funds, services, or departments. They create more problems and trust issues than
solve any crimes. It is a waste of time, energy, and money, and blatant disrespect and harm towards marginalized
communities.
We are in a state of emergency, a time of crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has left too many people, families, and children
hungry, cold, and unsheltered. This is unacceptable. Distribute relief now. People- specifically BIPOC and Latino folks-
need rent relief now.
We need strong and healthy community members if we ever want to be a strong and healthy and prosperous
community. Divesting from police and ensuring COVID relief are two ways to start that. Our black and brown residents
need help and we have the power, resources, and ability to help them.
Actively Supporting police and siding with the economy over people during this pandemic is harmful, dangerous, and
genocidal. Do your part to save your people.
Listen to the public- the voices not up on pedestals, the voices of people that do not look like you. Support the demands
local political organizations are calling for (Abolitionist Actions of the Central Coast).
We will not stop until we get justice.
Sincerely,
Courtney Marchi
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