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Christian, Kevin
From:Hannah Kenny <hannahkenny92@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 1:22 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Relocate Funds from the Police Department
Dear City Council,
My name is Hannah Kenny and I am a resident of San Luis Obispo. I was a part of the peaceful protest on
Monday here in SLO. I am incredibly disappointed and upset that the police used rubber bullets and tear gas
here in our own town. This is not acceptable!
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 relocate a significant portion
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 systematic racism.
Thank you for all you do for the City of San Luis Obispo and for your consideration. We need to do better. We
have to do better.
All the best,
Hannah
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