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Christian, Kevin
From:Robert Rochel <rfr1099@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 11:58 AM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:FIX THE PROBLEM
Dear City Council,
My name is Robert Rochel 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.
In addition, I believe it is the duty of SLO, as a college town, to allow students to express themselves and their beliefs
in a peaceful manner. Using excessive force on those individuals who are peacefully advocating for their beliefs is
unacceptable, as seen from Monday’s protests.
Thank you for all you do for the City of San Luis Obispo and for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Robert Rochel
Cal Poly Architectural Engineering
650-281-4337
rfr1099@gmail.com
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