HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegarding the City's Budget
Christian, Kevin
From:Sara Powers <saraapowers@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 1:22 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Regarding the City's Budget
Dear City Council,
My name is Sara Powers and I am a resident of San Luis Obispo. I have called San Luis Obispo my home for the majority
of 24 years. My family lives here, my community lives here.
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, I am asking 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.
I 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,
Your neighbor,
Sara A. Powers
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