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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWritten Communications - Item 7 - 159 Comments (2:30 PM) From:lauren sanchez To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:A Constituent on the 2021 Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:18:16 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Lauren Sanchez and I am a resident of Chula Vista, and I have been for 22 years. Our city has always been one of the most diverse in San Diego, and with that diversity comes different needs for such a large population of different people. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Our city needs you to reject the proposed budget, as allocations for the police make up a whopping 28% of the overall general fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. Your constituent, Lauren Sanchez From:Luis Medrano To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Black Lives Matter Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:43:51 AM Warning: External Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, Email My name is Luis Armando Medrano, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Luis Armando Medrano From:Luis Medrano To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Black Lives Matter Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:43:54 AM Warning: External Dear City Council Memebers, Email My name is Luis Armando Medrano, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Luis Armando Medrano From:lauren sanchez To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Budget for 2021 Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:50:13 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Lauren Sanchez and I’m a resident of Chula Vista. I’ve lived here all of my life, and i’ve always been proud to be from CV. One thing I realized growing up in Chula was the amount of diversity in our community. Us in the south bay have a more dense POC population as opposed to other San Diego areas, a statistic we should be proud of. Its what makes our city beautiful! However, In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. ESPECIALLY in Chula Vista, we need to ensure we support our diverse community over a racist and overly aggressive police force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. Safety is always a priority, but safety has more facets than law enforcement. Safety is access to public housing, access to quality health care and education, and the ability to become the best versions of ourselves we can be. Investing more money into the police is a regressive, almost “clean-up” like action that causes more problems than it solves. Prevention is always better than cleanup, and prevention and progression necessitates putting your constituents in a positive position to be able to make good lives for themselves. You cant grow a plant without providing the right environment for it, you can’t just yell at a plant for not growing without the right resources and expect the result to change. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! And remember, your jobs are to REPRESENT your constituents! Represent us!! Please! You’re hearing us loud and clear, now LISTEN. Your constituent, Lauren Sanchez From:Matthew Burden To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:City of Chula Vista Police Defunding Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:59:41 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Matthew Burden, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403,183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Matthew Burden Sent from my iPhone From:Olivia Martinez To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Community is important Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:32:44 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Olivia Martinez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Olivia Martinez Sent from my iPhone From:Constanza Astiazaran To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Dear City Council Members Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:00:12 PM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Members, My name is Constanza Astiazaran, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Constanza Astiazaran Enviado desde mi iPhone From:alexandra arambula To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Dear City Council Members Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:31:00 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Alexandra Arambula, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In and In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Alexandra Arambula Sent from my iPhone From:Karely Fregoso To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Dear City Council Members Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:27:27 PM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Karely Fregoso, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Karely Fregoso From:Jessica May Barcelona To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:DEFUND CVPD-- BUDGET CONCERNS Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:51:05 AM Warning: External Dear City Council Memebers, Email My name is Jessica Barcelona. I am a resident of Chula Vista and have recently moved back after completing my undergraduate studies at UCSB and the National University of Singapore. First, I am appalled at the actions taken last night by the San Diego City Council Members. I am hoping that the Chula Vista City Council does not follow the steps of San Diego, but instead advocates in the interest of it'sconstituents. So many Chula Vistan's are vulnerable and facing housing, job, AND/OR food insecurity. Chula Vista must redefine safety and provide resources to our communities that are continuously underserved! I would love to see funds be reallocated to services that will support community-based growth such as mental health services, free public transit, good jobs, education, housing assistance, and public health care initiatives. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Not only that, right now s I do not agree that the CVPD should consume most of Chula Vista's General Fund for 2021. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. The CVPD are not well-trained professionals who can deal with the complex issues we are facing such as racial justice or public health. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you DECREASE and REALLOCATE the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing how you plan to address the needs of the community at today's meeting. Your constituent, Jessica Barcelona From:Rayhan Tabani To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:defund Police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:39:27 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Ray Tabani, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, ray tabani Sent from my iPhone From:Katrina Wheeler To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund Police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:28:15 AM Warning: External Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, Email My name is Katrina, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Katrina From:Alexa Renée Hornedo To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:DEFUND POLICE, FUND OUR COMMUNITY Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:43:22 PM Warning: External Dear Councilmembers, Email My name is Alexa Hornedo, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Alexa Hornedo From:Olivia Martinez To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund Police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:33:13 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Olivia Martinez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, (Add Your Name) Sent from my iPhone From:Natalie Gonzalez To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund the Police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:16:01 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Natalie Gonzalez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Natalie Gonzalez From:Natalie Gonzalez To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund the Police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:49:16 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Natalie Gonzalez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Natalie Gonzalez Sent from my iPhone From:Natalia Girolami To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund the Police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:04:14 PM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Natalia Girolami, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Natalia Girolami From:Krystin Llanes To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Demand to Decrease Police Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:12:02 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Krystin Llanes, and I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Krystin Llanes From:Krystin Llanes To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Demand to Defund CV Police Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:11:26 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Krystin Llanes, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Krystin Llanes From:Savannah Nordeen To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:DO NOT INCREASE POLICE BUDGET Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:44:51 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Savannah Nordeen, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Savannah Nordeen From:Ralph Maliksi To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Fund Our Future Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:40:14 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Ralph Maliksi, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Ralph Maliksi From:Ralph Maliksi To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Fund Our Future Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:41:35 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Ralph Maliksi, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Ralph Maliksi From:Vania Ulloa To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Fund What Matters! Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:41:35 PM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Vania Ulloa, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Vania Ulloa From:alexandra arambula To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Hello, Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:28:56 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Alexandra Arambula, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Alexandra Arambula Sent from my iPhone From:Vania Ulloa To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Help Fund What Matters! Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:41:37 PM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Vania Ulloa, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Vania Ulloa From:Karhino pit To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Help the community Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:19:59 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Karina Ruiz, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, (Add Your Name) Sent from my iPhone From:Mar Rizoneira To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:41:33 PM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Mar Rizoneira, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Mar Rizoneira From:Karely Fregoso To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:28:06 PM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Karely Fregoso, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Karely Fregoso Sent from my iPhone From:renee hernandez To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:06:34 PM Warning: External Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Renee Hernandez, I am a resident of Email Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Thank you for your time. Your constituent, Renee Hernandez From:renee hernandez To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:05:21 PM Warning: External Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Renee Hernandez, I am a resident of Email Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Renee Hernandez Thank you for your time. From:hopejfoote@gmail.com To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:52:39 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Hope Footé , I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Hope Foote From:Carla Gabriela To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:46:09 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Carla Juarez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Carla Juarez Sent from my iPhone From:Carla Gabriela To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:45:50 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Carla Juarez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Carla Juarez Sent from my iPhone From:Katrina Wheeler To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:28:56 AM Warning: External Dear City Council Memebers, Email My name is Katrina, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Katrina From:Stephanie Garcia To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:43:52 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Stephanie Garcia , I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Stephanie Garcia From:Stephanie Garcia To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:43:52 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Stephanie García, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403,183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Stephanie Garcia From:Lindsey Bacon To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:38:08 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Lindsey Bacon, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Lindsey Bacon Sent from my iPhone From:Mar Rizoneira To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:41:35 PM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Mar Rizoneira , I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Mar Rizoneira Sent from my iPhone From:Savannah Nordeen To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Please no not increase police budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:43:27 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Savannah Nordeen, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Savannah Nordeeni From:Tamara Nogueira To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Police Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:56:23 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Tamara , I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Tamara From:Alexa Taylor To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Police Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:48:15 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Alexa-Taylor, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Alexa-Taylor Sent from my iPhone From:Alexa Taylor To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Police Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:49:38 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Alexa-Taylor, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Alexa-Taylor From:Alexa Renée Hornedo To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:REALLOCATE PROPOSED BUDGET Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:41:33 PM Warning: External Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, Email My name is Alexa Hornedo, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Alexa Hornedo From:Audrene Untalan To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Reallocate Public Funds Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:47:06 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Audrene Untalan, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Audrene Untalan From:Kelsey Ferko To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Reallocation of City Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:39:42 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Kelsey Ferko, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403,183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you choose NO on increasing the funds towards our police, and REALLOCATE these funds to areas that are in need of the money in order to FUND OUR COMMUNITY and make our community a better place instead. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Kelsey Ferko Sent from my iPhone From:Melissa Magdaleno To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Represent your People and Defund the Police. Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:22:10 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Melissa Magdaleno Valdez I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,000 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Melissa Magdaleno Valdez From:Chelsea Harrison To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Schools Don’t Have Money BUT... ??? Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:29:19 AM Warning: External Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, Email My name is Chelsey Harrison, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Chelsey Harrison From:Natali Rahimzadeh To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:URGENT: Defund the Chula Vista Police Department Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:56:40 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Natali Rahimzadeh, proud daughter of Chula Vista small business owner Sassan Rahimzadeh and lifelong Chula Vista resident. We may have been introduced at the City’s monthly First Friday breakfasts. In light of the most recent murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unreported by our national and local media, it is apparent that the we have a grave issue of overfunded and under-trained police forces that are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. BLACK LIVES MATTER. Your constituent, Natali Rahimzadeh From:Natali Rahimzadeh To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Urgent: Vote Against Increasing Needless CV Police Department Budgets Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:51:33 AM Warning: External Email Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Natali Rahimzadeh and I am lucky to call Chula Vista my home. You may know my father Sassan Rahimzadeh, proud Chula Vista small business owner and frequent attendee at the City’s First Friday breakfasts, where we have been introduced briefly. In light of the most recent tragic and needless deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Far too many Chula Vistans are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I URGE that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to defund and divest from undertrained and over-armed militant police forces and invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in our beautiful city. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. I hope you will do the right thing by your constituents and the members of the community you claim to be so proud to serve. BLACK LIVES MATTER. Your constituent, Natali Rahimzadeh From:Michael Lopez To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Vote NO on Police Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:43:52 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Michael Lopez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Michael Lopez From:Alissa Williams To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:BUDGET 2021 Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:00:11 AM Warning: External Email Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Alissa Williams, I am a resident of San Diego. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Sincerely, Alissa Williams Sent from my iPhone From:Clarissa Garcia To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:CVPD Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:25:55 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Clarissa Garcia, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Clarissa Garcia From:Sebastian ocampo To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:DEAR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:26:20 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Sebastian Ocampo, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, (Add Your Name) Sent from my iPhone From:Jessica May Barcelona To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:DEFUND CVPD Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:37:38 AM Warning: External Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, Email My name is Jessica Barcelona, I am a resident of Chula Vista. I am very appalled at the decisions made by San Diego City Council Members last night, and I am urging that the City Chula Vista not take the same direction as San Diego and ignore the thousands of pleas from its constituents. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Jessica Barcelona From:Jonathan Rodriguez To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund Police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:19:54 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Jonathan Rodriguez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Jonathan Rodriguez From:Sebastian ocampo To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund Police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:25:36 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Sebastian Ocampo, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, (Add Your Name) Sent from my iPhone From:Ross To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund Police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:02:17 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Ross Brisebois, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, (Add Your Name) Sent from my iPhone From:Demi Regala To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund the Police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:20:43 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Demi Regala, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Demi Regala From:Demi Regala To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund the Police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:21:26 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Demi Regala, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Demi Regala From:Mia Ballesteros To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Disappointed Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:25:27 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Mia Ballesteros, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future!!!! How come you didn’t listen to your communities???? I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Mia Ballesteros From:saira estrada To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Fund a better future for our community Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:13:47 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is SairaEstrada , I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Saira Estrada Sent from my iPhone From:Maya-Guadalupe To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Fund our communities Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:08:48 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Maya Guadalupe Tamayo, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Maya Guadalupe Tamayo Sent from my iPhone From:Maya-Guadalupe To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Fund Our Vulnerable Communities Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:07:11 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Maya Guadalupe Tamayo, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Maya Guadalupe Tamayo Sent from my iPhone From:sara luna To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:28:55 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Sara Luna, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Sara Luna Sent from my iPhone From:Mia Ballesteros To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:23:58 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Mia Ballesteros, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Mia Ballesteros From:Dezza Vidrio To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:07:17 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Dezza Vidrio, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Dezza Vidrio From:sara luna To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:29:31 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Sara Luna, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Sara Luna Sent from my iPhone From:Marlene Kamo To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Policy Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:05:57 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Members, My name is Marlene Kamo, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Marlene Kamo From:Santiago Reuben To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Proposed 2021 Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:12:01 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Reuben Santiago, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Reuben Santiago Sent from my iPhone From:Santiago Reuben To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Proposed Budget for 2021 Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:10:41 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Reuben Santiago, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Reuben Santiago Sent from my iPhone From:Courtnee Owens To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:RE: DEFUND. Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:12:50 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Courtnee, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Courtnee From:Valeria Ortiz To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Reallocate funds Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:13:57 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Valeria Ortiz, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Valeria Ortiz Sent from my iPhone From:Kelsey Ferko To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Reallocation of Increased Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:37:59 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Kelsey Ferko, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403,183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you choose NO on increasing the funds towards our police, and REALLOCATE these funds to areas that are in need of the money in order to FUND OUR COMMUNITY and make our community a better place instead. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Kelsey Ferko Sent from my iPhone From: Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:You community asks that you listen and defund police. Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:14:58 AM Warning: External Hello Mayor Mary Salas, Email Dear City Council Members, My name is Mikayla Obispo and I am a resident of Chula Vista. If you already aren't aware, the SD City Council voted to increase the police funding by $27 million. That is unacceptable and irresponsible. I can only hope and pray that you do not make the same mistake. If you think that reform will work, then you could not be more wrong. Racist and violent police do not care for reforms or trainings. We cannot reform a system that was built to track down slaves in the first place. That may seem like a long time ago, but the influences of racism is undeniable. We refuse to keep funding people that are not protecting the people they swore to protect. We refuse to give this violent department more power. If you truly believe in justice and equity and democracy, then you will listen to what the majority of your constituents are asking of you. Fund your community, not police. Black Lives Matter. Sincerely, Mikayla Obispo From: To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Your community demands that you listen and defund police. Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:13:49 AM Warning: External Dear City Council Members, Email My name is Mikayla Obispo and I am a resident of Chula Vista. If you already aren't aware, the SD City Council voted to increase the police funding by $27 million. That is unacceptable and irresponsible. I can only hope and pray that you all do not make the same mistake. If you think that reform will work, then you could not be more wrong. Racist and violent police do not care for reforms or trainings. We cannot reform a system that was built to track down slaves in the first place. That may seem like a long time ago, but the influences of racism is undeniable. We refuse to keep funding people that are not protecting the people they swore to protect. We refuse to give this violent department more power. If you all truly believe in justice and equity and democracy, then you will listen to what the majority of your constituents are asking of you. Sincerely, Mikayla Obispo From:Nicole Aguirre To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund the CVPD Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:54:22 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Nicole and I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Nicole Aguirre From:Parnia Vafaei To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:URGENT Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:52:47 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Parnia, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Parnia Sent from my iPhone From:Parnia Vafaei To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:52:13 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Parnia , I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Parnia Sent from my iPhone From:Kim Berry To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Chula Vista Budget Reform Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:51:55 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Members, My name is Kimberly Moran and I am a resident of Chula Vista (91911). In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Kimberly Moran Sent from my iPhone From:Nicole Aguirre To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:43:15 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Nicole and I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Nicole Aguirre From:Ale Ruiz Tostado To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:40:49 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Alejandra, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Alejandra R. Sent from my iPhone From: Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:DEFUND THE POLICE. Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:40:39 AM Warning: External Hello Mayor Mary Salas, Email My name is Mikayla Obispo and I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. You are blind if you do not see police forces being unnecessarily violent against peaceful protesters. In light of the appalling police budget increase last night by the San Diego City Council, I hope that you do not make the same horrible mistake. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Black Lives Matter. Your constituent, Mikayla Obispo From:Simone Gaffrey To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Stop overfunding the police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:39:34 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Simone Gaffrey, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Simone Gaffrey Sent from my iPhone From:Simone Gaffrey To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Stop overfunding the police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:39:00 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Simone Gaffrey and I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Simone Gaffrey Sent from my iPhone From:Arienne Malekmadani To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Do the right thing, please Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:37:15 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Arienne Malekmadani, I am a family medicine doctor in Chula Vista. In light of the 5370 Packard St most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Sincerely, Arienne Malekmadani, MD From: Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:DEFUND THE POLICE. Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:27:46 AM Warning: External Dear City Council Memebers, Email My name is Mikayla Obispo, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. You have to be intentionally blinding yourself if you do not see this. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, the country, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. BLACK LIVES MATTER. Your constituent, Mikayla Obispo From:daniela ruz To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Fund the Chula Vista Community Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:26:04 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Daniela Ruz, I am a resident of Chula Vista. You assisted me in shedding light to the Chula Vista Community with our Coming Together 2017 Toy Drive by joining me on the NBC 7 news. Thank you again for showing your support but we need your support more now than ever to aid our community and fund the institutions that help build for a brighter future. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Daniela Ruz Sent from my iPhone From:Andrea Rivas To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Say NO to an increased police budget! Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:25:15 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Andrea Martinez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Andrea Martinez From:Andrea Rivas To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Say NO to an increased police budget! Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:24:07 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Andrea Martinez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Andrea Martinez From:Michelle Mariscal To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund the police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:22:20 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Michelle Mariscal, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Michelle Mariscal Sanchotena From:Michelle Mariscal To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund the police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:21:43 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Michelle Mariscal, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Michelle Mariscal Sanchotena From:Audrey To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Police Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:21:36 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Audrey Palisoc, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Audrey Palisoc From:Audrey To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Police Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:21:36 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Audrey Palisoc, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Audrey Palisoc From:Audrey To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Police Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:20:05 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Audrey Palisoc, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Audrey Palisoc From:Alex Quezon To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Reallocation of police funding Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:19:44 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Alex, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403,183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,000 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Alex Sent from my iPhone From:Mikie Cruz To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Chula Vista Police Fund Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:18:58 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Allison Cruz, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Allison Cruz From:daniela ruz To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Funding for Chula Vista Community Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:18:46 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Daniela, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Daniela Ruz Sent from my iPhone From:daniela ruz To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Funding for Chula Vista Community Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:18:46 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Daniela, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Daniela Ruz Sent from my iPhone From:Alex Quezon To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Please listen to the people Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:18:17 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Alex, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403,183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,000 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Alex Quezon Sent from my iPhone From:Mikie Cruz To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Chula Vista Police Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:17:40 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Allison Cruz, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Allison Cruz From:Dan Hom To:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Email of Support via City Clerk please distribute to City Council Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:35:05 PM Warning: External Dear Mayor and City Council Members, Email As a Chula Vista resident and former founding Chairperson of the Chula Vista Police Foundation, I hope you are all safe and your families are well. I'm disturbed by recent social media that has been circulating encouraging "defunding" our police department. The specific issue is approval of approximately $950,000 for 22 Ford Interceptor vehicles. I believe the item is on tonight’s council agenda. One of the main reasons the former Chief and I established this foundation was for the simple reason that we understood the Chula Vista Police department was dramatically underfunded and our evolution was to provide the department with additional support/resources. As many of you know we have supplied needed body cameras and bullet proof armor, drones, software, K-9 units etc...Chula Vista Councilmembers and residents need to stand with the PD. The City of San Diego had a similar issue yesterday and their Council members "stayed the course" and maintained the Mayors budget for their PD. I hope as leaders in our city you all do the same. All the best, Dan Hom From:Noriel Mostajo To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund our Police and Fund our Community Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:33:01 PM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Noriel Mostajo, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Noriel Mostajo From:Chloe Acosta To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Chula Vista Budget 2021 Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:30:30 PM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Chloe Acosta, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Chloe Acosta From:Chloe Acosta To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Chula Vista Budget 2021 Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:29:42 PM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Chloe Acosta, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Chloe Acosta From:Noriel Mostajo To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund the Police and Fund our Community Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:26:35 PM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Noriel Mostajo, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Noriel Mostajo From:Francisco Estrada on behalf of Mary Salas To:Kerry Bigelow Subject:FW: DEFUNDING THE POLICE – AGENDA ITEM #7 (20-0218) Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:22:55 PM For today’s meeting. Thanks. Francisco Estrada Chief of Staff th 276 4 Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 Office: 619-409-5812 Cell: 619-339-4644 Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay connected here! From: Jerome Torres < Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2020 10:57 AM To: Mary Salas <MSalas@chulavistaca.gov>; John McCann <jmccann@chulavistaca.gov>; Jill Galvez <jmgalvez@chulavistaca.gov>; Steve C. Padilla <spadilla@chulavistaca.gov>; Mike Diaz <mdiaz@chulavistaca.gov> Cc: Kelly Broughton <kbroughton@chulavistaca.gov> Subject: DEFUNDING THE POLICE – AGENDA ITEM #7 (20-0218) Warning: External On today’s agenda, is the approval of the FY 2020/21 Operating Budget Email which calls for allocating 28% of the general fund toward the Police Department. Many public comments you receive will call for “defunding the police” by reallocating these funds to other critical social services. This polarizing credo are causing many politicians to recoil. It is said that “In politics, timing is everything.” Thus, I implore you to seize this golden opportunity to “reimagine public safety in the City of Chula Vista and the role of its Police Department.” To begin the process, I strongly recommend that the Mayor and City Council actively engage Chula Vista residents in the coming weeks and seek their input on how this aspirational concept can be realized. A paradigm shift in public safety needs to happen and that must start by having some VERY uncomfortable discussions. Yes, you will receive caustic hyperbole. However, you will receive viable suggestions as well. Presently, two city councilmembers are up for re-election. It is incumbent upon them to engage their constituents. They have a golden opportunity to do just that. Thankfully, Chula Vista is not Ferguson, MO or Minneapolis, MN. But as the George Floyd tragedy illustrates, one horrific incident of police brutality can ignite a firestorm that no one can predict and control. Eliminating the carotid choke hold, although meaningful, is not enough. Symbolic gestures of kneeling are not enough. Active engagement of the City’s residents to “reimagine public safety in the City of Chula Vista and the role of its Police Department” is what is needed now. Respectfully, Jerome O. Torres From: To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Ashamed of your police budget increase Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:09:23 PM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is CARL I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Carl Sent from my iPhone From:Adrian Gutierrez To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Justice Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:05:27 PM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Adrian Gutierrez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Adrian Gutierrez Sent from my iPhone From:Adrian Gutierrez To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Justice Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:05:25 PM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Adrian Gutierrez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Adrian Gutierrez Sent from my iPhone From: To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:No to police interceptors Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:05:11 PM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Carl, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Carl Sent from my iPhone From:Alan Ramirez To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:00:30 PM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Alan Ramirez I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, (Add Your Name) From:Alan Ramirez To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:59:38 PM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Alan Ramirez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, (Add Your Name) From:Kim Berry To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Chula Vista Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:59:19 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Kimberly Moran, I am a resident of Chula Vista 91911. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE Your constituent Kimberly Moran Sent from my iPhone From:Mikie Cruz To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Chula Vista Police Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:17:39 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Allison Cruz, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Allison Cruz From:Michelle Alcoba To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Please Fund Our Future Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:15:05 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Michelle Angeli Alcoba. I am an alumni of Chula Vista High School, an alumni of San Diego State University, and am currently enrolled in the credential and Masters of Arts in Education program Point Loma Nazarene University. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. There are people in Chula Vista who are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Michelle Angeli Alcoba maalcoba0405@pointloma.edu From:Michelle Alcoba To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Please Fund Our Future Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:15:04 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Michelle Angeli Alcoba. I am an alumni of Chula Vista High School, an alumni of San Diego State University, and am currently enrolled in the credential and Masters of Arts in Education program Point Loma Nazarene University. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. There are people in Chula Vista who are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Michelle Angeli Alcoba maalcoba0405@pointloma.edu From:Gris Márquez To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Please Fund Community Led Programs Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:14:49 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Grisel Márquez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Grisel Márquez Sent from my iPhone From:manuel hernandez To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:City/Community Funding Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:13:44 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Manuel Hernandez Jr, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Manuel Hernandez Sent from my iPhone From:Karen Khan To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:City budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:11:24 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is KarenKhan, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Karen Khan From:Karen Khan To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:City budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:11:23 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is KarenKhan, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Karen Khan From:Karen Khan To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund the police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:10:18 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Karen Khan. I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Karen Khan From:Michelle Alcoba To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:For Your Community Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:08:48 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Michelle Angeli Alcoba. I am a Chula Vista High School Alumni, an alumni of San Diego State University, and am currently enrolled in the credential and Graduate Program at Point Loma Nazarene University. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. There are humans that are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Michelle Angeli Alcoba From:Ashley Marquez To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund the Police and Invest in the Community Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:08:47 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Members, My name is Ashley Marquez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Ashley Marquez From:Anthony Warren To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund police -Anthony Warren Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:08:09 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Anthony Warren , I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Anthony Warren Sent from my iPhone From:Hannah Veinbergs To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Police Budget 2021 Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:07:27 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Hannah Veinbergs, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Hannah Veinbergs From:Hannah Veinbergs To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Police Budget 2021 Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:07:27 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Hannah Veinbergs, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Hannah Veinbergs From:Ilex Beltran-Najera To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:CVPD Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:07:08 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Ilex Beltran, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Ilex Beltran-Najera From:Ilex Beltran-Najera To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:CVPD Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:07:08 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Ilex Beltran, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Ilex Beltran-Najera From:Max Perez To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:06:55 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Max Perez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Max Perez Sent from my iPhone From:Max Perez To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:06:55 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Max Perez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Max Perez Sent from my iPhone From:Breanna Castro To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund Police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:05:36 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Breanna Castro, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Breanna Castro From:Breanna Castro To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund Police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:05:35 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Breanna Castro, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Breanna Castro From:Ashley Hernandez To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:05:24 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Ashley Hernandez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Ashley Hernandez Sent from my iPhone From:Ilex Beltran-Najera To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:05:10 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Ilex Beltran, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Ilex Beltran-Najera From:daniela ruz To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Fund the Chula Vista Community Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:05:01 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Daniela Ruz, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Daniela Ruz Sent from my iPhone From:Adrian Villalobos To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Regarding Police Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:03:06 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Adrian Villalobos, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Adrian Villalobos From:ariana gregorio To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:REFUNDING 2021 BUDGET Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:02:24 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Ariana Gregorio, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Ariana Gregorio Sent from my iPhone From:Adrian Villalobos To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Regarding Police Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:02:13 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Adrian Villalobos, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Adrian Villalobos From:Ashley Cruz To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund Police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 8:58:08 AM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Ashley Cruz, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Ashley Cruz From:Ashley Cruz To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Defund Police Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 8:56:39 AM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Ashley Cruz, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Ashley Cruz Sent from my iPhone From:cynthia fernandez To:Mike Diaz Subject:Fund Chula Vista - Fund Chula Vista - Reallocate Police 2021 Budget and Vote No on Police Interceptors Date:Monday, June 8, 2020 2:59:23 PM Warning: External Councilmember Diaz, Email My name is Cynthia Fernandez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well- being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and that what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. In the City Manager’s Proposed Budget Public Safety is mentioned 200 times in the budget proposal while parks and recreation and library’s are barely mentioned in comparison, this proves that our community programs are not important to our elected officials. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who live, breathe, sleep, eat, and die here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Cynthia Fernandez From:bibi luko To:Mary Salas;Mike Diaz;Steve C. Padilla;John McCann;Jill Galvez Subject:Do Not Defund Police Date:Monday, June 8, 2020 9:17:13 AM Warning: External Dear City Councilmembers, Email It was brought to my attention that SD City is being inundated with calls and emails to defund the police. I’m writing to you today to ask that we continue to fund our police department. They are important to our Chula Vista community. Rather than defund the police it is clear that ongoing training as is done in many professions would benefit the department. Without doing more research into what a roadmap for defunding is and how the police should be replaced I would like to see our police uplifted and provided more resources. Possibly mental health professionals to join the team to aid in calls for service. I live in EastLake and have noticed a lot more police presence here during last week which was appreciated. In fact, a common complaint from EastLake folks is that there is NOT enough police out here as many times we do not get a response to calls. If CV Council should be approached to defund police I ask that you at least put it to a vote for the city’s Community members to decide. Thank you for your time and considerations, Bibi -- Bibi Luko From:Ana Nosal To:Mike Diaz Subject:Do not defund our police department Date:Sunday, June 7, 2020 10:23:27 PM Warning: External Mr. Diaz, Email Despite the current social climate in our country, I beseech you to not defund our police department. We rely on our officers to keep our community safe. Our Chula Vista PD is amazing and they do a great job at keeping our community safe. Perhaps offer more equity trainings as part of a solution, but do not defund them. Thank you, Ana Nosal From:Sharon Kang To:Mary Salas;John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz;Glen Googins;CityClerk Subject:We Need a Budget That Represents US Date:Sunday, June 7, 2020 1:49:06 PM Warning: External Email Hello, My name is Sharon Kang. I am a resident of Chula Vista and I am emailing to demand the restructuring of our city budget, so as to prioritize more social services for our community, and to drastically minimize spending on Police. It is unconscionable that 1/3 to 1/2 of the city’s budget is going to the police department. This does not align with the values that I have as your constituent and I demand that you and other city officials work together to draft and approve a budget that diverts funds from the police department and reallocates them directly to benefit those in need. Defunding the police and restructuring the budget is an absolute necessity now more than ever. Police perpetuate a pattern of excessive violence and force, especially directed towards Black People and their communities. The police refuse to hold their own accountable and this is unacceptable. We are in the middle of a global pandemic that has killed 100,000 Americans and more than 40 million people have filed for unemployment. Healthcare workers are without proper equipment and essential workers are not being fairly compensated or protected for the great work they do. We don’t need more police, we need more social safety nets. Funds intended for police would be better off being sorted to initiatives that Enrich our public schools and students Provide more affordable housing and mental health care initiatives Protect and bolster our parks Support small businesses struggling due to COVID-19 Provide cheaper and cleaner modes of public transportation Our nation is grieving the deaths of Black Americans that were murdered at the hands of police officers who have yet to be held accountable. While the police department has more funding than it knows what to do with, we have communities who desperately need funding and every day they don't receive it their quality of life worsens. Thousands have died who did not need to. You have the ability to change this, so do it. Sincerely, Sharon Kang Sent from my iPhone From:Emily Kim To:Mary Salas;John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz;Glen Googins;CityClerk Subject:We Need a Budget That Represents US Date:Saturday, June 6, 2020 10:02:07 PM Warning: External Email Hello, My name is Emily Kim. I am a resident of Chula Vista and I am emailing to demand the restructuring of our city budget, so as to prioritize more social services for our community, and to drastically minimize spending on Police. It is unconscionable that 1/3 to 1/2 of the city’s budget is going to the police department. This does not align with the values that I have as your constituent and I demand that you and other city officials work together to draft and approve a budget that diverts funds from the police department and reallocates them directly to benefit those in need. Defunding the police and restructuring the budget is an absolute necessity now more than ever. Police perpetuate a pattern of excessive violence and force, especially directed towards Black People and their communities. The police refuse to hold their own accountable and this is unacceptable. We are in the middle of a global pandemic that has killed 100,000 Americans and more than 40 million people have filed for unemployment. Healthcare workers are without proper equipment and essential workers are not being fairly compensated or protected for the great work they do. We don’t need more police, we need more social safety nets. Funds intended for police would be better off being sorted to initiatives that Enrich our public schools and students Provide more affordable housing and mental health care initiatives Protect and bolster our parks Support small businesses struggling due to COVID-19 Provide cheaper and cleaner modes of public transportation Our nation is grieving the deaths of Black Americans that were murdered at the hands of police officers who have yet to be held accountable. While the police department has more funding than it knows what to do with, we have communities who desperately need funding and every day they don't receive it their quality of life worsens. Thousands have died who did not need to. You have the ability to change this, so do it. Sincerely, Emily Kim Sent from my iPhone From:Cevallos, Nicolas To:Mary Salas;John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz;Glen Googins;CityClerk Subject:We Need a Budget That Represents US Date:Saturday, June 6, 2020 9:20:57 PM Warning: External Email Hello, My name is Nicolas Cevallos. I am a resident of Chula Vista and I am emailing to demand the restructuring of our city budget, so as to prioritize more social services for our community, and to drastically minimize spending on Police. It is unconscionable that 1/3 to 1/2 of the city’s budget is going to the police department. This does not align with the values that I have as your constituent and I demand that you and other city officials work together to draft and approve a budget that diverts funds from the police department and reallocates them directly to benefit those in need. Defunding the police and restructuring the budget is an absolute necessity now more than ever. Police perpetuate a pattern of excessive violence and force, especially directed towards Black People and their communities. The police refuse to hold their own accountable and this is unacceptable. We are in the middle of a global pandemic that has killed 100,000 Americans and more than 40 million people have filed for unemployment. Healthcare workers are without proper equipment and essential workers are not being fairly compensated or protected for the great work they do. We don’t need more police, we need more social safety nets. Funds intended for police would be better off being sorted to initiatives that Enrich our public schools and students Provide more affordable housing and mental health care initiatives Protect and bolster our parks Support small businesses struggling due to COVID-19 Provide cheaper and cleaner modes of public transportation Our nation is grieving the deaths of Black Americans that were murdered at the hands of police officers who have yet to be held accountable. While the police department has more funding than it knows what to do with, we have communities who desperately need funding and every day they don't receive it their quality of life worsens. Thousands have died who did not need to. You have the ability to change this, so do it. Sincerely, Nicolas Cevallos Nicolas Cevallos Sent from my iPhone From:Jenny Oh To:Mary Salas;John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz;Glen Googins;CityClerk Subject:We Need a Budget That Represents US Date:Saturday, June 6, 2020 8:52:22 PM Warning: External Email Hello, My name is Jenny Oh. I am a resident of Chula Vista and I am emailing to demand the restructuring of our city budget, so as to prioritize more social services for our community, and to drastically minimize spending on Police. It is unconscionable that 1/3 to 1/2 of the city’s budget is going to the police department. This does not align with the values that I have as your constituent and I demand that you and other city officials work together to draft and approve a budget that diverts funds from the police department and reallocates them directly to benefit those in need. Defunding the police and restructuring the budget is an absolute necessity now more than ever. Police perpetuate a pattern of excessive violence and force, especially directed towards Black People and their communities. The police refuse to hold their own accountable and this is unacceptable. We are in the middle of a global pandemic that has killed 100,000 Americans and more than 40 million people have filed for unemployment. Healthcare workers are without proper equipment and essential workers are not being fairly compensated or protected for the great work they do. We don’t need more police, we need more social safety nets. Funds intended for police would be better off being sorted to initiatives that Enrich our public schools and students Provide more affordable housing and mental health care initiatives Protect and bolster our parks Support small businesses struggling due to COVID-19 Provide cheaper and cleaner modes of public transportation Our nation is grieving the deaths of Black Americans that were murdered at the hands of police officers who have yet to be held accountable. While the police department has more funding than it knows what to do with, we have communities who desperately need funding and every day they don't receive it their quality of life worsens. Thousands have died who did not need to. You have the ability to change this, so do it. Sincerely, Jenny Oh From:Tina Sheffield To:Mike Diaz Subject:Oppose 5G Rollout In Your Town! Date:Friday, June 5, 2020 3:09:42 PM Warning: External Email From: <Tina Sheffield > Message: Dear Lawmaker: I am writing to you with great concern for the health of individuals and families in our city, based on the planned rollout of 5G wireless service, and the massive increase in electromagnetic fields (EMF) that will result. If planning commissioners are involved in the decisions of our city with regard to 5G, please also forward my email to them. Also please forward my email to decision makers in smaller towns that share a border with us. Thousands of PhDs, MDs and other health professionals have formally registered their concerns that 5G will amplify levels of EMF already shown to cause harm exponentially, through petitions such as 5gspaceappeal.org and 5GAppeal.eu to governments throughout the world. Human beings are made up of electromagnetic fields, and over 8,000 published studies show harm to human and animal life due to exposure to chaotic radiation from unnatural, man-made frequencies. 5G is in the 28 to 300 GHz range, representing orders of magnitude higher exposure for everyone in the city where 5G has rolled out, than has ever been experienced before (with 2G, 3G, 4G). These chaotic frequencies are highly disruptive to healthy human frequencies, and many experts warn of potential hormone disruption, cancer risk, mental health problems, dizziness, tinnitus, rashes, trouble sleeping, and anxiety disorders. The higher-bandwidth of 5G is good for the telecom industry, but it isn’t good in any way for humans, or for the cities who then may be liable for the damage to the population they represent. Did you know that the telecom companies installing the 5G infrastructure cannot get insurance against harm to human health, of their EMF-emitting towers and devices? Please ask them! This alone should give you grounds to deny them the right to install in our city. Insurance companies will not insure them because they know how significant the risk of harm is! If insurance companies will not insure this infrastructure, why would you allow it in our city? Did you know that they cannot sue you, even if you’ve given them permission to install, for anything beyond the cost of the permit they paid? I think giving them back their permit fees would be a very good idea! As our city rolls this out, they do so with absolutely no testing whatsoever by the telecom industry. They admitted to a Congressional committee that they have done no safety studies at all. If you are unaware of the risks of chaotic radiation, and you have approved the rollout of 5G, it’s time to stop and examine this decision, before telecom has invested millions in this town, and you LATER decide the toll on human health is unacceptable and want to roll it back. (But again, remember: they cannot sue our city for the cost of their installation / infrastructure. Only for the permit! Check this out with the city attorney, please.) And you can’t get away from 5G once it’s rolled out. For instance, a colleague of mine hired some EMF experts to test her home, and when they were done, she sent them to a site locally where 10 5G towers had been installed. Within 50 yards of the building, and all around and in the building, the electrical and magnetic fields maxed the meter. The sophisticated metering detected dangerously high EMF, and 15 unsuspecting employees work in that building, and are now subjected to massive cancer risk. No one informed them of this risk. We called the manager of that facility, who had no awareness of any health risk of 5G towers being installed there. The citizen action committee we are forming intend to call every school, business, and medical facility where telecom likes to install towers, and tell them that there is significant risk and danger if they do so. Unless the city is willing to stop the rollout of 5G before it comes to that. Introducing high-powered, constantly emitting, man-made frequencies into our natural fields, is cavalier and irresponsible. Are you okay with taking such huge risks with your family’s life? We aren’t either. Tina Sheffield Chula Vista California From:Gonzalo Lopez To:Mike Diaz Subject:Police Militarization and Protocols with Citizenry Date:Wednesday, June 3, 2020 12:48:03 PM Warning: External Email Dear Councilmember Diaz: I hope you and your family are keeping safe these dramatic days of crisis. I want to comment on two matters: I would like to know to what extent is our police a recipient of surplus war equipment from the Pentagon. I do not understand why our police would have military equipment at all as their concern is with the welfare of our citizens and not to treat them as if they were enemies. Military equipment used in our wars of agression against other countries should not have a place inside the country. Unfortunately, this equipment has been used against our citizens in several cities now and in the past. I want to also ask about the protocols used by our police when engaging with the citizenry to make sure that no abuse will ever take place as we have seen in other cities around the country, that the police are trained and will be punished if they brake laws and attempt against other people's lives. This should not happen in our city. Related to this I would like for you to consider ways to defund the police department and re-direct those funds to social benefit programs. These programs are many times reduced while expenditures on police are increased with no justification. I do not know if you or your office are aware of the Poor People's Campaign and the Poor People's March on June 20, 2020. If not, I would advise you to look into it and join the march on June 20th. The Poor People's Campaign is proposing a Moral Budget that could be inspiring for you and other politicians as a model to address the real needs of folks in the country by re-directing funds in present allocations to favor the neediest to restore peace and adress injustice in our land. Thank you for your attention to this matter and I look forward to your comments. Gonzalo Lopez PS: I have already communicated with Councilmember Galvez in the district where I live. From:Viviana Rouston To:Mike Diaz Subject:Police Funding Date:Wednesday, June 3, 2020 12:40:34 PM Warning: External To Whom It May Concern, Email My name is Viviana Rouston and I am a resident of Chula Vista,California. I am writing to demand the following legislative changes you can make to eradicate the decimation of Black people at the hands of police officers. The following is a compilation of background information and implementation strategies for necessary legislative actions derived from collecting the pleas of Black organizers, activists, and journalists: 1. Redirect Police Funding Phillip McHarris (doctoral candidate focusing on race) and Thenjiwe McHarris (strategist with the Movement for Black Lives)explain the problemwith current police reform efforts: “More training or diversity among police officers won’t end police brutality, nor will firing and charging individual officers. Look at the Minneapolis Police Department, which is held up as a model of progressive police reform. The department offersprocedural justiceas well astrainingsfor implicit bias,mindfulnessand de-escalation. It embraces community policing and officer diversity,bans‘warrior style’ policing, usesbody cameras, implemented anearly interventionsystem to identify problematic officers, receivestrainingaround mental health crisis intervention, and practices ‘reconciliation’ efforts in communities of color.” Evidently, that was not enough. Instead of heightening the resources that officers have, they advocate redirecting funds toalternative emergency response programs, which can also be fueled by state-level and local-level grants. The McHarris’ argument is that we should work towards a reality in which healthcare workers and emergency response teams should handle substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, or mental health cases, while rapid response social workers provide individuals with the care they need. Community organizers would be responsible for spearheading responses to the pandemic. “The average police recruit spends58 hours learning how to shoot and only 8 hours learning how to de-escalate.” Police officers are not trained nor necessary in reacting to such crises—specialized responders are. Most police funding is budgeted and taxed at the local level, with city-level and county-level votes periodically increasing budgets. In 2017,Oakland allocated the highest share of its general fund to policingnationwide, at 41 percent and $242.5 million. It is crucial to establish state-level and local- level bans on heightening police funds, while simultaneously redirecting budgets to the aforementioned alternatives. For-profit policing is a large culprit. Even thoughGovernor Brown’s 2016 billhelped protect Californians from civil asset forfeitures, this is far from sufficient. As of 2020,66.25% of forfeiture profits go to police—a C+ rating. The Black Lives Matter Movementdemands“acknowledgment and accountability for the devaluation and dehumanization of Black life at the hands of the police…We call for a national defunding of police. We demand investment in our communities and the resources to ensure Black people not only survive, but thrive.” The McHarris’ conclusion states, “We need to reimagine public safety in ways that shrink and eventually abolish police and prisons while prioritizing education, housing, economic security, mental health and alternatives to conflict and violence.” A persistent, genuine, and well-thought-out legislative effort to redirect police funds and end for- profit policing is imperative. 2. Abolish Legislative Police Protections Murderers who wear a badge have consistently been given a free pass to decimate Black life.BLM“demand\[s\] accountability \[for\] those who are victims of police violence.” It is vital to ensure that police officers are met with precisely the same consequences as their badgeless counterparts. Accountability has been denied to Black people for centuries, and it is crucial to impose legislative confirmation that accountability is ensured. Campaign Zerois an organization dedicated to “limiting police interventions, improving community interactions, and ensuring accountability.” They propose a solution of independent investigations. Because only1% of all killings by police lead to an officer being charged with a crime, “independent investigations and prosecutions of police officers” must be mandated to eliminate biases. A broken system should not be evaluating itself. 3. Demilitarize the Police Campaign Zero emphasizes thatstudiesshow how “more militarized police departments are significantly more likely to kill civilians.” Unfortunately, “the federal 1033 program transfers military weapons to police departments.” Campaign Zerocontinues that to demilitarize, we must “prohibit cities and counties from using federal funds to purchase military equipment.” California is not void of this indictment. In total, 41 MRAPsare in the possession of law enforcement agencies in California. All in all, California’s quantity of purchasing such outlandish and high-level military technology is unmatched:“In terms of cash value, California gets more 1033 gear than other states.” Even though the LAPD has refused to take on more military equipment, they stated that“the department will replenish and replace”existing equipment. Such measures must be barred in an effort to eventually demilitarize the police force entirely in the long run. Police departments should berestrictedfrom using federal grant money to purchase military equipment, using the SWAT team, or conducting no-knock raids. Over-weaponized departments must reduce their use of weapon stockpiles, as “agencies should seek to return to the federal government the military equipment that has already been received” asplaces likeSan Jose already have. Thewarrantingis simple: “Military equipment naturally increases military-style training for said equipment. That training can increase the other dimensions of militarization,” contributing to the war-like mentality implicitly enforced by the police, who have no place fighting wars against the most disenfranchised members of their communities. I hope that our legislators can take tangible, policy-level initiatives to defend Black lives, something they have failed to do so up until this point. Please listen to the pleas of the Black entities listed above and countless others, and help give rise to a future where Black folks do not have to fear for their lives on a daily basis. Sincerely but not silently, Viviana Rouston Sent from my iPhone From:alyssa ramirez To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 2:18:03 PM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Alyssa Ramirez, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Alyssa Ramirez From:Angela Prince To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Funding Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 2:10:32 PM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Angela Prince, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, (Add Your Name) Sent from my iPhone From:Angela Prince To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Funding Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 2:10:09 PM Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Angela Prince, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, (Add Your Name) Sent from my iPhone From:Jassi Plasencia To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 2:05:10 PM Warning: External Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Jasmine Plasencia, I am a resident of Email Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Jasmine Plasencia From:Jassi Plasencia To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 2:04:37 PM Warning: External Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Jasmine Plasencia, I am a resident of Email Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Jasmine Plasencia From:michelle oh To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:54:30 PM Warning: External Dear City Council Members, Email My name is Michelle Oh, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Michelle Oh From:michelle oh To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:54:09 PM Warning: External Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, Email My name is Michelle Oh, I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Michelle Oh From:Andrea Soto To:Mary Salas Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Proposed Police Budget Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:44:04 PM Warning: External Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Andrea Soto, I am a resident of Chula Email Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Andrea Soto From:Nicole Briones To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz Cc:Kerry Bigelow Subject:Police Budget 2021 Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:42:14 PM Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Nicole Briones. I am a resident of Chula Vista. In light of the most recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all of the countless murders of Black and Brown Americans that go unnoticed, it is apparent that the police are overfunded and are not held accountable for their misconduct and misuse of force. Chula Vista’s proposed budget for Police makes up 28% of the overall General Fund for 2021. This is not only extreme; it is also VERY alarming that Chula Vista’s elected officials DO NOT hold the well-being of their constituents, their community, at the highest level of importance as they should, due to the proposed over funding of the Chula Vista Police Department. The Police budget for 2021, has almost doubled from 2020’s $4,403183 to $8,210,211. There is $470,00 budgeted towards Police supplies, uniforms, computers, and other equipment, and $939,057 that is on the agenda to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746. All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing. Chula Vistan’s are living on the streets, and resources for marginalized communities lack proper funding, computers, supplies, and resources, which make up only a portion of the disparities amongst our communities of color. It is apparent that time and time again, our unique voices have been ignored, and what we need is NOT to increase police funding for a city of 272,202 that needs to be investing in it’s communities and it’s future. I ask that you decrease and reallocate the bloated budget for Police, and that you VOTE NO on the purchasing of an additional 22 Ford Police interceptors. I am hoping that with the current state of our city, THE COUNTRY, and the collective outcry from the community that you each see how important it is to invest in our community, in our people, our children, and all of us who eat, breathe, sleep, and live here in Chula Vista. We all have come together to demand that you DEFUND THE POLICE and FUND OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Nicole Briones