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Christian, Kevin
From:Jacqueline Fernandez <jsf375461@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 12:52 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:2020-21 Budget Allocation
Dear City Council,
My name is Jacqueline Fernandez 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 systemically racist criminal justice system. In addition, the use of unnecessary force,
specifically in the form of teargas and firecrackers, on peaceful protestors by SLOPD was used in an attempt to
intimidate protestors and silence their message yesterday, 6/1/2020.
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 systemic racism.
Thank you for your consideration.
All the best,
Jacqueline Fernandez
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