HomeMy WebLinkAboutReallocation of Funds for the 2020-21 Budget Statement
Christian, Kevin
From:Carly Anton <carlyanton18@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 12:36 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Reallocation of Funds for the 2020-21 Budget Statement
Dear City Council,
My name is Carly Antongiovanni 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, Botham Jean, 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 specific diversity, equality, and inclusion line item.
We believe this is a small request to begin to address the massive inequalities and systems of oppression that have been
perpetuated by government 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 in the City of San Luis Obispo and for your consideration.
All the best,
Carly Antongiovanni
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