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Christian, Kevin
From:Devon Subel <subel.devon@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 6:45 AM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Black Lives Matter
Dear City Council,
My name is Devon Subel 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, what actions will be taken again against officers who brought riot gear and shot tear gas, something
that would be a war crime in international conflict, to a peaceful protest in our community.
Thank you for all you do for the City of San Luis Obispo and for your consideration.
All the best,
Devon Subel
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