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Christian, Kevin
From:Abby Allen <aballen@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 2:15 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Fund Allocation Request
Dear City Council,
My name is Abigail Allen 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 systemic racism.
As a white cisgender female, I am learning how to understand my privilege and use my voice. I believe I have
the power to make a difference and support the Black Lives Matter movement in this confusing and painful
time. As someone who benefits from the system, I ask that you begin to acknowledge the racial equity gap ever-
present in our community and begin to make real change through policy and action.
Thank you for all you do for the City of San Luis Obispo and for your consideration.
All the best,
Abigail Allen
pronouns: she/her/hers
Undergraduate Kinesiology Student
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Poly Reps | Gamma Phi Beta | Cru Central Coast
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