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Christian, Kevin
From:Olivia Irelan <livirelan@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 12:00 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Reallocate police department funds
Dear City Council,
My name is Olivia Irelan 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.
All the best,
Olivia
Olivia Irelan
Environmental Management and Protection – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2020
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