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Christian, Kevin
From:Jess Ruiz <jessmmruiz@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:23 AM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Less Funding to Police
Dear City Council,
My name is Jessica Ruiz and I am a resident of San Luis Obispo and a former student at Cuesta
College and i will be transferring in the fall to continue on to earn a degree in Law and Politics with
a minor in Sociology.
As you know, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Beonna Taylor, Tondy McDade, and countless
many other black people have color have fallen because of our country's systematically racists
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,
Jessica Ruiz
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