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Wilbanks, Megan
From:Raleigh Delk <
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Public Comment Tuesday 4/20
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Hello, I'm writing concerning item 10, the 2021-23 Financial Plan. The DEI section mentions Community-based Policing
and Restorative Practices. I think any use of DEI funding to continue cultural competency training for officers or
introduce new training is inappropriate and carries the possibility of being misused.
The months of protests and ongoing support that resulted in the DEI taskforce being created are from people who share
an understanding that BIPOC communities deserve direct investment and divestment from police. As for the mention in
Strategy 2.5 of alternative methods to policing, the language can be clarified to ensure this means methods independent
of policing entirely. The focus on root causes of emergency calls is crucial to other goals of supporting and attracting
BIPOC and businesses to the city.
I encourage thorough and critical analysis of this budget proposal and look forward to seeing it discussed. And as always
I continue to support the demands of Abolitionist Action Central Coast SLO.
Thank you,
Raleigh
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