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CityCouncil | 2020-07-14 | 3 | Expressed support for the resolution; discussed her experience as a resident in Alameda; stated it is time to take immediate action to support true diversity in practice and support fellow residents of Color; racism is a true public health emergency; Alameda has a history of racism: Jillian Blanchard, Alameda. Urged Council to vote yes on the resolution; stated disparities among Black and Brown folk is true in Alameda; the only fix is to take a proactive approach to addressing racism; the resolution will allow Alameda to take the lead; expressed support for reallocating the Police budget: Molly Montgomery, Alameda. *** Due to technical difficulties, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a meeting recess at 8:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:24 p.m. Expressed support for the resolution; stated the resolution demonstrates a strong awareness; expressed concern about the resolution only mentioning the issue of racism in schools without addressing the issue in a full and direct manner; stated the word education is only mentioned twice in the resolution; issues need to be addressed with the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD): James Bergquist, Alameda. Expressed support for the resolution; stated that she would like to see more of the percent of the budget as well as the dollar amount being spent on Police and social services made available to the public and subcommittee; urged Council consider innovative solutions for redirecting funding, including for housing: Laura Kindsvater, Alameda. Stated Item 6 should be a separate agenda item; urged Council to vote no; stated the Alameda Police Department (APD) is understaffed by 16 Officers and will not be getting better; a reduction of 45% in service is not justifiable; justification must be provided in writing to residents; expressed support for a fully staffed Police Department: Lester Cabral, Alameda. Expressed support for the resolution and reallocating funds from the Police Department; discussed his experience with Police Officers; stated interactions with Police have resulted in lasting effects; urged Council to adopt the resolution: Damian Leon, Alameda. Stated that she is tired of the rampant racism on the Island; discussed a missing person; stated there are impacts to physical and mental health; the resolution is an important first step and identifies flaws in Alameda: Nairobi Taylor, Encinal High School and Youth Activists of Alameda. Expressed support for the resolution and reducing the APD budget by reallocating funds to social services; stated that she learned to fear Police at a young age; Black and Special Meeting Alameda City Council 3 July 14, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-14.pdf |