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Christian, Kevin
From:Stephanie Pelletier <stephaniepelletier17@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 12:50 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Reallocation of funds
Dear City Council,
My name is Stephanie Pelletier 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
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. Stay safe out there.
All the best,
Stephanie Pelletier
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