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Christian, Kevin
From:Erica Best <ericaxbest@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, June 3, 2020 2:10 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Dear City Council
My name is Erica Best and I am a resident of San Luis Obispo county.
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 such as community development,
homelessness services, low income housing, community mental health resources, 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,
Erica
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