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Christian, Kevin
From:Alisha Sinha <alishasinha99@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 1:16 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Remove Money From The Police To Other Programs
Dear City Council,
My name is Alisha 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 government inaction. Though this will not fix the problem, it will move out city in a positive direction
and demonstrate a tangible commitment to addressing systematic racism.
Thank you all for all you do for the City of San Luis Obispo and for your consideration.
All the best,
Alisha
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