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Christian, Kevin
From:Davey Llamas <davidjllamas@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 12:37 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Reallocating police funds
Dear City Council,
My name is David Llamas and I am a lifelong resident of San Luis Obispo County and a Cal Poly graduate.
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 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 systemic racism.
Thank you for all you do for the City of San Luis Obispo and for your consideration.
Thank you,
David Llamas
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