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CityCouncil | 2020-07-14 | 2 | Stated racism should be addressed; expressed concern for other declarations being used in cities as a Trojan horse for removing Police Departments; stated that she is disturbed the matter is not being voted on by the people; urged Council to find and retain good Officers with training and an increased budget; stated that she is not in favor of de-funding Police: Pamela Heath, Alameda. Expressed support for the resolution; stated the resolution is good start; urged Council to vote yes: Toni Grimm, Alameda Renters Coalition. Discussed her experience as a public health professional, parent and resident; urged Council to declare racism as a public health emergency; provided statistics from Alameda County; stated racism adversely affects people's health; racism is a Public Health Emergency: Jennifer Lucky, Alameda. Expressed support for the resolution, which is a good next step to help move things forward in the City; stated the resolution names racism as a problem and provides a path to repair; shifting funds from Police into program services is the intent; should the resolution pass, Alameda joins over 65 cities and counties in doing so: Amos White, Alameda. Stated there is a lack of understanding of the resolution based on correspondence and social media posts; noted the reduction in Police is shown in the resolution; stated it is important to listen to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC): Jenice Anderson, Alameda. Stated that she has seen the impacts of structural racism as a pediatrician; racism effects health, is contagious, infectious and communicable; racism is a public health emergency; urged Council to support the resolution: Jyothi Marbin, Alameda. Urged Council to adopt the resolution; discussed the difficulties BIPOC face living a healthy life; stated racism is a public health crisis; shifting funds away from Police is nothing to fear and rights a wrong by reinvesting funds: Grace Rubenstein, Alameda. Expressed support for the resolution; stated racism is a system of privilege; discussed health statistics; stated budgets are not financial choices, they are statements of public policy and tools for achieving a City's vision and goals: Jennifer Rakowski, Alameda. Stated it is important to declare racism as a public health emergency; urged funding reflect the new influx of calls; more funding leads to greater Police violence; the City budget deserves to support the systems which will carry the burden of a new social system being created: Kylie Gabbard, Alameda. Stated racism is a public health crisis; expressed support for the resolution; read a quote from Mariame Kaba; urged Council to reimagine policing, focus energy on funding and investing in creating non-violent community systems: Susie Hufstader, Alameda. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 July 14, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-14.pdf |