HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-21 BudgetDear City Council,
My name is Douglas McArthur 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
others have been killed because of our country’s systematically racist criminal justice system. In light of these events, we ask that in today’s review of the 2020-21 budget, you reallocate
some of the funds currently directed toward the police department to other programs and alternative forms of policing, such as community policing, community development, or even a specific
diversity, equity, and inclusion line item. We believe 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 and demonstrate a tangible commitment to addressing systematic racism. Thank you for all
you do for the City of San Luis Obispo and for your consideration.
All the best,
Doug McArthur | LEED Green Associate | he/him/his
Architectural Engineering | Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Structural Forum Chair | SEAOC Student Chapter
University Union Advisory Board | Associated Students Inc.
702.528.2723 | dmcarthu@calpoly.edu