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Christian, Kevin
From:sierra erdem <sierraerdem@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 11:03 AM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:RE-ALLOCATE POLICE FUNDS
Dear City Council,
My name is Sierra Erdem, 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 this country’s systematically racist criminal justice system.
In light of these recent events, we ask that in today’s review of the 2020-2021 budget, you reallocate some of the funds
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 into 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,
Sierra Erdem
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