HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-2021 SLO City BudgetDear City Council,
My name is Kevin Brennan 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,
Kevin Brennan