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Christian, Kevin
From:Vicky Ong <vong01@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 2:20 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Dear City Council,
My name is Vicky Ong 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 unarmed 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 that you reallocate some 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 government 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,
Vicky Ong
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