HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLEA TO REDIRECT FUNDING FROM SLOPD
Christian, Kevin
From:Lili Katnic <lilikat917@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 1:50 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:PLEA TO REDIRECT FUNDING FROM SLOPD
Dear City Council,
My name is Liliana Katnic and I am a resident of San Luis Obispo and a student at Cal Poly. As you are probably well
aware, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and so many unnamed others have been killed
because our country's systematically racist criminal justice system.
In light of these recent 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, equality, and inclusion line item. I have seen
first hand officers abusing their power and privilege. They are escalating the problem. If reform isn't possible, let us
support other aspects of our community that need it!
We believe that 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 your consideration.
Sincerely,
Liliana Katnic
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