HomeMy WebLinkAboutRequest for Re-Allocation of SLOPD Funds
Christian, Kevin
From:Marcial Lamera <marcialdelta@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 11:40 AM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Request for Re-Allocation of SLOPD Funds
Dear City Council,
My name is Marcial Lamera and I am a resident of San Luis Obispo. I have lived in this city for the past 6 years
as an undergraduate and graduate student at Cal Poly and I believe change needs to be made.
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,
Marcial Lamera
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