HomeMy WebLinkAboutReview of 2020-2021 Budget
Christian, Kevin
From:Kylee Olivia Schroth <koschrot@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 1:53 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Review of 2020-2021 Budget
Dear City Council,
My name is Kylee Schroth 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.
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.
Due to the events of blackface on Cal Poly’s campus in recent years, I find it important that the San Luis Obispo City
Council takes action to address the racism in our community and lack of diversity.
Thank you for all you do for the City of San Luis Obispo and for your consideration.
All the best,
Kylee Schroth
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