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CityCouncil | 2020-06-29 | 6 | Expressed support and thanks to APD for the investigation of the 15 year old student, Iko; stated that she does not support defunding the Police and believes that more funding, more training and support of Alameda's Police Department is the only way to keep the community safe: Anna S., Alameda. Stated that she demands serious and swift reallocation of money from the Police Department to community services, such as mental health, education, health care and homeless services; urged Council to show other cities and governments that Alameda cares about its citizens' lives more than its Police badges: Amy DeSmidt, Alameda. Expressed support for the Police Department; stated that she is concerned about the changes Council is proposing; she does not agree with removing the armored vehicle and feels sorry that the City is being misrepresented: Maria Gutierrez, Alameda. Stated that he strongly opposes the call for an immediate full defunding of the Police or an immediate large budget reduction; there is a need to reallocate funding to other agencies for services that can be performed without Police intervention, but not until going through the process of determining what services to transfer, the cost and the funding necessary to provide for Police response to serious crimes; Council has acted prudently in temporarily freezing the hiring of new Police Officers until the allocation process is worked through: Paul Foreman, Alameda. Expressed concern about Councilmember Oddie seeming more concerned about accusing the police of being racist than he is about the conduct of the Police Department; stated the issue of systemic racism within APD is the concern being addressed; there is work to do in the larger society: April Madison-Ramsey Alameda. Expressed support for the Police Department; stated Black lives do matter; having a fair judicial system is absolutely necessary; racism on the Island is not okay; applauded APD for taking self-initiated steps in addressing matters; stated that she is concerned by Council policy changes that put the Island and the lives of People of Color in jeopardy: Tiffany Jackson, Alameda. Urged Council to respond to questions regarding the system of policing in Alameda and to listen to Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) about where funds will be directed when redistributing the budget; expressed concern about Police Officers wearing Blue Lives Matter face masks: Anonymous Alameda resident. Shared a link from ShowingUpForRacialJustice.org" that outlines how White supremacy manifests in organizational culture and common problematic characteristics and dynamics that emerge in particularly White-led institutions, as well as constructive actions to take in order to change organizational culture; urged Council to thoroughly read the piece and take into consideration its suggestions when making institutional reforms: Melissa Scott, Alameda. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 6 June 29, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-06-29.pdf |