HomeMy WebLinkAboutURGENT 2020-21 Budgeting Allocation
Christian, Kevin
From:Sasha Menshikova <sasha@sergem.net>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 2:32 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:URGENT 2020-21 Budgeting Allocation
Dear City Council,
My name is Sasha Menshikova 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 systemically 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.
I also ask for transparency in the decision making from state and local agencies, elected city officials and city
administrators who authorized the use of force on unarmed peaceful protesters.They should resign.
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 systemic racism.
Thank you for all you do for the City of San Luis Obispo and for your consideration.
Thanks!
Sasha Menshikova
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Sasha Menshikova
Graphic Designer
B.F.A. Art and Design 2020
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
sasha.menshikova99@gmail.com
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