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From:daylin navarro
To:Mary Salas
Cc:Kerry Bigelow
Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 4:03:43 PM
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Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is (ADD YOUR NAME), I am a resident
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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public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly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:daylin navarro
To:Mary Salas
Cc:Kerry Bigelow
Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 4:03:38 PM
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Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Daylin Navarro I am a resident of
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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:Ariana Robles
To:Mary Salas
Cc:Kerry Bigelow
Subject:Defund CVPD- invest in community
Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 4:01:52 PM
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Honorable Mayor Mary Salas,
My name is Ariana Robles, 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 Robles
From:edgar ontiveros
To:Jill Galvez;Mike Diaz;Steve C. Padilla;John McCann
Cc:Kerry Bigelow
Subject:Reject funding for police vehicles
Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 3:58:19 PM
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Dear City Council Memebers,
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My name is Edgar, 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,
Edgar Ontiveros Medina
From:edgar ontiveros
To:Mary Salas
Cc:Kerry Bigelow
Subject:Reject funding for police vehicles
Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 3:57:16 PM
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Honorable Mayor Mary Salas,
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My name is (ADD YOUR NAME), 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,
Edgar Ontiveros Medina
From:Denisse Morales
To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz
Cc:Kerry Bigelow
Subject:Defund the police
Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 3:54:20 PM
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Dear City Council Memebers,
My name is Denisse Morales , 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,
Denisse Morales
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From:Denisse Morales
To:Mary Salas
Cc:Kerry Bigelow
Subject:Budget for police
Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 3:52:13 PM
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Honorable Mayor Mary Salas,
My name is Denisse Morales , 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,
Denisse Morales
From:GoldenSoulChild
To:Mary Salas
Cc:Kerry Bigelow
Subject:Defund the Police
Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 3:51:59 PM
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Honorable Mayor Mary Salas,
My name is Priscilla Douglas 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,
Priscilla K Douglas
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From:angelica
To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz
Cc:Kerry Bigelow
Subject:Reject Proposal on the Police Budget
Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 3:49:40 PM
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Dear City Council Memebers,
My name is Angelica 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,
Angelica Garcia
From:angelica
To:Mary Salas
Cc:Kerry Bigelow
Subject:Reject Proposal for Police Budget
Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 3:49:11 PM
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Honorable Mayor Mary Salas,
My name is Angelica 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,
Angelica Garcia
From:Sheree Kansas
To:Kerry Bigelow
Subject:FW: Polica Dept. Budget
Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 3:21:02 PM
From: Tamisha Woods <twoods@chulavistaca.gov> On Behalf Of CityClerk
Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2020 8:27 AM
To: 'Barbara Scott' <bscott8@me.com>
Subject: RE: Polica Dept. Budget
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From: Barbara Scott <
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2020 5:21 PM
To: CityClerk <CityClerk@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Polica Dept. Budget
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Barbara Scott
I want an outfitted PD, w/ the ability to respond if I need them, immediately, & ready to
take care of me. The way we piss-away our tax dollars on social programs, is a crime in
itself, almost as bad as our public schools have become so top heavy, w/ only 15% of
our taxes getting to the classrooms. No, folks, we need to fund these needed cars for
our Officers, not do the defunding hogwash that’s sweeping the country. That’s a fad
that has come from the idiot, left-leaning politicians over the last 2 weeks of rioting.
You want libraries & parks? Hell, we haven’t been able to use the ones we have for 3
months, because of the Wuhan virus, yet our Police Officers stood-tall for every shift.
This effort to defund our PD’s is a fad, & a dangerous one @ that. I want the best
funded PD in America, right here in Chula Vista, to help all of us. You defund them of
$950,000 badly needed dollars, you’re going to be calling the librarian for help, because
that’s all you’ll have. Get-out of your bubbles, & realize the need for a PD that is ready
to respond, & have the cars to get them to you! We have a Chief, in a line of several,
who is totally committed to protecting our precious city. I can think of a lot of places, to
quit wasting tax dollars, but the PD’s not one of them. Quit your micro-managing of our
PD, let them do their jobs. You’re exposing the safety of this city, w/ your narrow-
minded, sounds-good, stupid thinking. I’m for bad-ass cops, not choir boys & girls on
bikes!
Robert Scott
From:Sheree Kansas
To:Kerry Bigelow
Subject:FW: General public comment - William Hall
Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 3:20:31 PM
Attachments:Comments in support of CV police vehicle procurement and against force defunding .pdf
From: Tamisha Woods <twoods@chulavistaca.gov> On Behalf Of CityClerk
Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2020 11:27 AM
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Subject: RE: General public comment - William Hall
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Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2020 11:23 AM
To: CityClerk <CityClerk@chulavistaca.gov>; Becky Cortez <becky@lifeofgratitude.org>; Mike Diaz
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9 June 2020
Dear Honorable Mayor Salas and distinguished members of the Chula Vista City Council,
Based on years of positive experience dealing with members of the City of Chula Vista Police Force, I
have developed a profound respect for their methods, integrity, and dedication.
Proposals that advocate defunding the force are misguided and ignore the rigorous demands and
high-risk environment that they endure daily, as well as the considerable contributions and sacrifices
made by these selfless public servants.
The leadership of the force advocates and demonstrates caring, sensitive, progressive strategies for
law enforcement and public outreach.
I am proud to stand in support of our Chula Vista Police force and remain a strong advocate for the
full funding of their needed facilities and equipment in compliance with a history of public votes,
including Proposition P.
Sincerely,
William Hall
City if Chula Vista resident
From:Sheree Kansas
To:Kerry Bigelow
Subject:FW: Support: Consent Item 20-0211
Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 3:20:14 PM
From: Tamisha Woods <twoods@chulavistaca.gov> On Behalf Of CityClerk
Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2020 12:06 PM
To: 'Pedro Anaya' <
Subject: RE: Support: Consent Item 20-0211
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From: Pedro Anaya <
Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2020 12:05 PM
To: CityClerk <CityClerk@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Support: Consent Item 20-0211
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Mayor & Councilmembers,
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I am writing in support of consent Item 20-0211 for the purchase of 22 new vehicles for our Police
Department. This is in line with what the voters approved in Measure P which included as you know
included repairs, upgrades, new equipment and vehicles for Chula Vista’s Police Department to, help
protect life and property of Chula Vista residents, businesses helping to ensure Chula Vista remains
one of the safest cities in the nation. Additionally, the voters also supported Measure A which will
increase public safety staffing, including the number of officers to address our public safety staffing
crisis. Existing and new officers require reliable vehicles are a necessity to be abler to perform the
basic functions of their job and are not a luxury for our officers. I am very much aware of the
conversation and national dialogue to “defund” or reallocate Police funding. Although I agree, and in
fact the Public safety committee convened by the City manager a few years discussed, public safety
is a holistic approach that requires investment in a variety of different areas not just police, but also
the cultural arts, education, recreation, social health initiatives and others, vehicles remain a basic
necessity for our officers. This purchase makes sense fiscally and is an investment that voters have
backed with both Measure A and P.
Thank you,
Pedro Anaya
From:Isabella Lowry
To:Mary Salas
Cc:Kerry Bigelow
Subject:DEFUND THE POLICE
Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 3:17:10 PM
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Honorable Mayor Mary Salas,
My name is Isabella Lowry, 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,
Isabella Lowry
From:Dylan Sparks
To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz
Cc:Kerry Bigelow
Subject:Racial Injustice + Police
Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 2:36:22 PM
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Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Dylan Sparks, I am a resident of Chula
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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, Dylan Sparks
From:Dylan Sparks
To:Mary Salas
Cc:Kerry Bigelow
Subject:Racial Injustice + Police
Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 2:35:39 PM
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Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Dylan, I am a resident of Chula Vista.
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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, Dylan Sparks
From:Karhino pit
To:John McCann;Jill Galvez;Steve C. Padilla;Mike Diaz
Cc:Kerry Bigelow
Subject:Help our community
Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 2:32:30 PM
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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,
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