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Christian, Kevin
From:Sam Skalbeck <sam.skalbeck@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 12:05 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Police budget
Dear City Council,
My name is Sam and I am a resident of San Luis Obispo.
As you know, Black people, like George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, along with 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.
All the best,
Sam
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www.samskalbeck.com
@samkalbeck
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