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Home My WebLink AboutWritten Communications - Item 7 - 18 Comments (4:30 PM) Sheree Kansas From: Kerry Bigelow Sent: Tuesday,June 09, 2020 4:23 PM To: Albert Velasquez•, Christopher Ramirez; District2CouncilAide; Francisco Estrada;Jill Galvez;John McCann; Kerry Bigelow; Mary Salas; Mike Diaz; Natalie Zuniga; Natalie Flores; Samantha Trickey; Sheree Kansas; Steve C. Padilla;Tony Cruz Subject: FW: Concerned Chula Vista Resident Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged ----Original Message----- From: Caitlin D < > Sent:Tuesday,June 9, 2020 4:22 PM To: Mary Salas<MSalas@chulavistaca.gov> Cc: Kerry Bigelow<KBigelow@chulavistaca.gov> Subject: Concerned Chula Vista Resident Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Caitlin Daniels, 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to be put towards purchasing 22 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles under PO#2201746.All while our public libraries are outdated and understaffed, our parks are unable to be maintained properly due to lack of necessary resources and minimal staffing.Chula Vistan's are living on the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, Caitlin Daniels 2 Sheree Kansas From: Kerry Bigelow Sent: Tuesday,June 09, 2020 4:25 PM To: Albert Velasquez; Christopher Ramirez; District2CouncilAide; Francisco Estrada;Jill Galvez;John McCann; Kerry Bigelow; Mary Salas; Mike Diaz; Natalie Zuniga; Natalie Flores; Samantha Trickey; Sheree Kansas; Steve C. Padilla;Tony Cruz Subject: FW: Chula Vista's proposed budget Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged -----Original Message----- From:Yessenia Bejarano < > Sent:Tuesday,June 9, 2020 4:08 PM To: Mary Salas<MSalas@chulavistaca.gov> Cc: Kerry Bigelow<KBigelow@chulavistaca.gov> Subject: Chula Vista's proposed budget Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Yessenia Bejarano, 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, Yessenia Bejarano z Sheree Kansas From: Kerry Bigelow Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2020 4:25 PM To: Albert Velasquez; Christopher Ramirez; District2CouncilAide; Francisco Estrada;Jill Galvez;John McCann; Kerry Bigelow; Mary Salas; Mike Diaz; Natalie Zuniga; Natalie Flores; Samantha Trickey; Sheree Kansas; Steve C. Padilla;Tony Cruz Subject: FW: Chula Vista Strong Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged -----Original Message----- From: Caitlin D < > Sent:Tuesday,June 9, 2020 4:24 PM To:John McCann <jmccann@chulavistaca.gov>; Jill Galvez<jmgalvez@chulavistaca.gov>; Steve C. Padilla <spadilla@chulavistaca.gov>; Mike Diaz<mdiaz@chulavistaca.gov> Cc: Kerry Bigelow<KBigelow@chulavistaca.gov> Subject: Chula Vista Strong Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Caitlin Daniels, I am a very concerned resident of Chula Vista.As you know chula vista residents we care deeply about our community. 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, Caitlin Daniels 2 Sheree Kansas From: Kerry Bigelow Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2020 4:45 PM To: Sheree Kansas Subject: FW: Police Budget -----Original Message----- From: Dafne Ariza< > Sent:Tuesday,June 9, 2020 4:33 PM To: Mary Salas<MSalas@chulavistaca.gov> Cc: Kerry Bigelow<KBigelow@chulavistaca.gov> Subject: Police Budget Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Dafne Ariza, 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 INVEST IN OUR COMMUNITY. FUND OUR FUTURE! 1 Your constituent, Dafne Ariza (she/her/hers) Sent from my Whone 2 Sheree Kansas From: Kerry Bigelow Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2020 4:45 PM To: Sheree Kansas Subject: FW: Police Budget Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed -----Original Message----- From: Odette Medina< > Sent: Tuesday,June 9, 2020 4:32 PM To:John McCann<jmccann@chulavistaca.gov>; Jill Galvez <jmgalvez@chulavistaca.gov>; Steve C. Padilla <spadilla@chulavistaca.gov>; Mike Diaz<mdiaz@chulavistaca.gov> Cc: Kerry Bigelow<KBigelow@chulavistaca.gov> Subject: Police Budget Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Odette Medina, 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, Odette Medina z Sheree Kansas From: Kerry Bigelow Sent: Tuesday,June 09, 2020 4:45 PM To: Sheree Kansas Subject: FW: Police Budget -----Original Message----- From: Odette Medina< > Sent:Tuesday,June 9, 2020 4:30 PM To: Mary Salas<MSalas@chulavistaca.gov> Cc: Kerry Bigelow<KBigelow@chulavistaca.gov> Subject: Police Budget Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Odette Medina, 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! 1 Your constituent, Odette Medina 2 Sheree Kansas From: Kerry Bigelow Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2020 4:56 PM To: Sheree Kansas Subject: FW:ACT ACCORDINGLY -----Original Message----- From: Silvia Saldivar< > Sent:Tuesday,June 9, 2020 4:53 PM To:John McCann<jmccann@chulavistaca.gov>;Jill Galvez<jmgalvez@chulavistaca.gov>; Steve C. Padilla <spadilla@chulavistaca.gov>; Mike Diaz <mdiaz@chulavistaca.gov> Cc: Kerry Bigelow<KBigelow@chulavistaca.gov> Subject:ACT ACCORDINGLY Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Silvia Saldivar, 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. 1 FUND OUR FUTURE! Your constituent, Silvia Saldivar 2 Sheree Kansas From: Kerry Bigelow Sent: Tuesday,June 09, 2020 4:56 PM To: Sheree Kansas Subject: FW:ACT ACCORDINGLY -----Original Message----- From: Silvia Saldivar< > Sent: Tuesday,June 9, 2020 4:52 PM To: Mary Salas<MSalas@chulavistaca.gov> Cc: Kerry Bigelow<KBigelow@chulavistaca.gov> Subject:ACT ACCORDINGLY Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Silvia Saldivar, 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! 1 Your constituent, Silvia Saldivar Sent from my Whone z Sheree Kansas From: Kerry Bigelow Sent: Tuesday,June 09, 2020 4:56 PM To: Sheree Kansas Subject: FW: Proposed Chula Vista Budget -----Original Message----- From: Luis Alvarez< > Sent:Tuesday,June 9, 2020 4:51 PM To:John McCann<jmccann@chulavistaca.gov>; Jill Galvez <jmgalvez@chulavistaca.gov>; Steve C. Padilla <spadilla@chulavistaca.gov>; Mike Diaz<mdiaz@chulavistaca.gov> Cc: Kerry Bigelow<KBigelow@chulavistaca.gov> Subject: Proposed Chula Vista Budget Warning: External Email Dear City Council Memebers, My name is Luis Alvarez, 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 Alvarez 2 Sheree Kansas From: Kerry Bigelow Sent: Tuesday,June 09, 2020 4:57 PM To: Sheree Kansas Subject: FW: Chula Vista Proposed budget -----Original Message----- From: Luis Alvarez< > Sent:Tuesday,June 9,2020 4:50 PM To: Mary Salas<MSalas@chulavistaca.gov> Cc: Kerry Bigelow<KBigelow@chulavistaca.gov> Subject: Chula Vista Proposed budget Warning: External Email Honorable Mayor Mary Salas, My name is Luis Alvarez 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 Alvarez 2 Sheree Kansas From: Kerry Bigelow Sent: Tuesday,June 09, 2020 4:58 PM To: Sheree Kansas Subject: FW: -----Original Message----- From: Megan Estill< > Sent:Tuesday,June 9, 2020 4:57 PM To:John McCann<jmccann@chulavistaca.gov>;Jill Galvez<jmgalvez@chulavistaca.gov>; Steve C. Padilla <spadilla@chulavistaca.gov>; Mike Diaz<mdiaz@chulavistaca.gov> Cc: Kerry Bigelow<KBigelow@chulavistaca.gov> Subject: Warning: External Email Dear City Council Members, My name is Megan&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! 1 Your constituent, Megan Sent from my Whone 2 Sheree Kansas From: Tamisha Woods on behalf of CityClerk Sent: Tuesday,June 09, 2020 5:06 PM Subject: FW: Letter of Support From: Laura Kingkade< > Sent:Tuesday,June 09, 2020 5:05 PM To:CityClerk<CityClerk@chulavistaca.gov> Subject: Letter of Support Warning: External Good Afternoon, Email I support the Chula Vista Police Department. I ask the City Council the vote in favor of items 2 and 7. Sincerely, Laura Kingkade 1 Sheree Kansas From: Webmaster Sent: Tuesday,June 09, 2020 10:05 AM To: Edward Prendell Subject: City of Chula Vista: City Budget Contact Warning: External Email A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Budget Input Date&Time: 06/09/2020 10:05 AM Response#: 9 Submitter ID: 78051 IP address: 72.197.156.18 Time to complete: 3 min.,51 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Please provide comments below regarding development of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 City budget. First Name(optional) Daniel Last Name(optional) Hagerty Email Address(optional) Zip Code 91911 Comments Why is the police department's budget nearly doubling?What justifies this?Please be specific and point to data in your justification. What,specifically,will the increased police budget be spent on?Please be specific and transparent with plans. In light of the recent movement and sentiments about reducing funding to police departments to fund other programs that would help address the root of systemic issues in our societies,such as mental health services,unemployment programs, and education,do you plan to reduce funding to police in FY 2021-22 to fund these programs?If not,why not? Thank you, City of Chula Vista This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management SysternTM.Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 Sheree Kansas From: Webmaster Sent: Monday,June 08, 2020 2:58 PM To: Edward Prendell Subject: City of Chula Vista: City Budget Contact Warning: External Email A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Budget Input Date&Time: 06/08/2020 2:58 PM Response#: 8 Submitter ID: 78015 IP address: 2600:8801:a701:3500:6159:7e5e:4b6b:8c73 Time to complete: 8 min.,36 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Please provide comments below regarding development of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 City budget. First Name(optional) Tamara Last Name(optional) Russell Email Address(optional) Zip Code 91911 Comments Over 58 million is allocated towards our militarized police force.We need to dramatically defund Chula Vista police department, using these funds to support and invest in community programs,such as housing assistance,mental health and food accessibility,in addition to supporting our undocumented residents.We need better education,and essential life services, like housing.Our world has changed since Measure A,those that weren't aware of police brutality and their extreme militarization (especially in Chula Vista with the use of drones), have awakened and joined those that have already been fighting this. If you approve this budget and do not realize things HAVE TO CHANGE,your community,those that elected you,will not forget and we will share how each of you voted on this issue.You will be held accountable for how you vote and how you handle this moment. Thank you for reading this comment. Thank you, City of Chula Vista This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management SysternTM.Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 Sheree Kansas From: Webmaster Sent: Monday,June 08, 2020 9:53 AM To: Edward Prendell Subject: City of Chula Vista: City Budget Contact Warning: External Email A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Budget Input Date&Time: 06/08/2020 9:52 AM Response#: 7 Submitter ID: 77982 IP address: 2600:8801:d900:1e00:edcd:411f:6265:fOe8 Time to complete: 27 min., 1 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Please provide comments below regarding development of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 City budget. First Name(optional) Austin Last Name(optional) Wolfe Email Address(optional) Zip Code 91910 Comments Now is the time to defund the police.Chula Vista does not need to spend nearly half of its general fund budget on the police department. Instead of giving the police 46%of the general fund budget,why not divest a lot of of that money into social programs?Doing so would allow Chula Vista to invest in the community itself INSTEAD OF investing in the policing the community. We don't need cops with guns dealing with homeless people who may have mental health issues;we need social workers& mental health experts. Divesting from the police would free up general fund money in order to support hiring social workers &exploring programs to bring the community together.All an over-excessive police force serves to accomplish is making people feel scared in their own community. Passing the 20-21 budget as is would be incredibly tone deaf in relation to the protests against police brutality going on around the world.Chula Vista could be a shining example of the change people want to see in America. If we are going to continue to allocate far more funding to police departments than we do any other programs,then we should be ashamed of ourselves. Policing isn't the answer to our problems-understanding&empathy are the answer. Thank you, City of Chula Vista 1 This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management SysternTM.Please do not reply directly to this email. 2 Sheree Kansas From: Webmaster Sent: Monday,June 08, 2020 12:14 AM To: Edward Prendell Subject: City of Chula Vista: City Budget Contact Warning: External Email A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Budget Input Date&Time: 06/08/2020 12:14 AM Response#: 6 Submitter ID: 77977 IP address: 104.49.200.5 Time to complete: 2 min.,3 sec. Survey Details ------------ Page 1 Please provide comments below regarding development of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 City budget. First Name(optional) Kandi Last Name(optional) Not answered Email Address(optional) Zip Code 91915 Comments DEFUND POLICE NOW.with 58.3%of the general fund going to the police department-this is a problem.will make sure to flood your phone lines and call in/show up to make demands on DEFUNDING THE POLICE NOW from your budget!! Thank you, City of Chula Vista This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management SysternTM.Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 Sheree Kansas From: Tamisha Woods on behalf of CityClerk Sent: Tuesday,June 09, 2020 5:54 PM Subject: FW: Redistribute our money Everyone please see below. Tamisha Woods Sr. Records Specialist From:Jackie Escamilla< > Sent:Tuesday,June 09, 2020 5:53 PM To:CityClerk<CityClerk@chulavistaca.gov> Subject: Redistribute our money Warning: External Email My name is Jacqueline Escamilla. I support the increase in funding for a three year training program for police to decrease the deaths of our black communities and POC. I support the psychological screening for our police to decrease to deaths of black communities and POC. I support the decrease of funding for police in your schools, near our children. I support to stop all funding for any legal fees defending police force in the court of law for any charges of murder/assault/harassment/etc. against any civilian. Focus on increasing a budget reform for organizations/programs/fundraising/charities/mental health/for our black communities and minorities. I don't support the police brutality that's been happening across the country or in my city. I was born and raised here, I am part of the community of Chula Vista and I want the best for our black communities and minorities. They deserve more! Enough is enough! I am a first generation Mexican American who was wrongfully teargassed as a peaceful protestor. We can no longer be blind to what's happening, we have to help our most vulnerable communities first if we want to make America great again! Sent from my iPhone Sheree Kansas From: Tamisha Woods on behalf of CityClerk Sent: Tuesday,June 09, 2020 5:56 PM Subject: FW: Defunding the police Everyone please see below. Tamisha Woods Sr. Records Specialist Tamisha Woods Sr.Records Specialist -----Original Message----- From:jackie Escamilla< > Sent:Tuesday,June 09, 2020 5:53 PM To: CityClerk<CityClerk@chulavistaca.gov> Subject: Defunding the police Warning: External Email 1