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Christian, Kevin
From:Matt Elliott <elliott.matthew04.16@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 2:39 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Petition for relocation of funds
Dear City Council,
My name is Matthew Elliott 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. This in addition to the obvious fear tactics and unacceptably excessive use
of force by the joint law enforcement bodies at last night's protest force me to email you.
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.
Matthew Elliott
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