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Christian, Kevin
From:Kevin Bertolero <kevin@thecoconutcult.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 2:13 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Local businesses demand change
Dear City Council,
My name is Kevin Bertolero and I am a resident of San Luis Obispo and a co owner of a local food manufacturing
business.
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.
If you are unable to reduce the funding to police departments then please ensure more accountability with body cams,
and please don’t have riot gear equipped personnel arrive at peaceful protests. It makes me nervous when I see our
peaceful residents treated with the expectation of violence.
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,
Kevin
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Kevin Bertolero
Planning & Logistics
The Coconut Cult
Mobile: 209.312.1075
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