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CityCouncil | 2020-07-14 | 7 | reconciliation process has begun; departments and Officers will be cautious; there is time to keep everyone safe and informed about rebuilding: Ben Calica, Alameda. Stated racism is a public health crisis; policing is deeply rooted in racism and White supremacy; the budget should reflect the Police being defunded; the funding should be reallocated to low-income housing, education, healthcare and other programs and services: Samantha Russi, Alameda. Expressed support for an understanding of the resolution; discussed what happens to Black people being different than what happens to non-Black people; noted there have been helpful Police Officers; mental health training should happen and is deserved; it is not a threat to talk about racism as a public health emergency: Melissa Merin, Alameda. Expressed support for the resolution; discussed articles exploring the detrimental impacts racism can have on the health of People of Color; stated people are not finding information; statistics are being used by White supremacists against the item: Aidan Keith, Alameda. Discussed experience with systemic racism in Alameda; stated it is sad to hear other Immigrants' comments about a lack of systemic racism; not experiencing systemic or systematic racism is not a reason to state it does not exist; racism affects health in many ways and is a public health emergency; urged Council to defund the Police and use the funds to benefit the community: Randell Rubies, Youth Activists of Alameda. Urged Council to support the resolution; discussed records of student harassment by Police; stated passing the resolution is crucial to the safety of the children on the Island: Geronimo Coffin, Lincoln Middle School. Urged Council to vote yes on the resolution; stated the safety others fear losing is at the expense of BIPOC's continued lack of safety in Alameda; the fears are unfounded; meaningful actions need to be taken in order for the resolution to have impact; the meaningful actions need to be funded by the money being reallocated from Police: Naomi Forsberg, Alameda. Expressed support for the resolution; stated climate justice is inextricably linked with racial justice; discussed living and medical conditions for People of Color and the effects of redlining in the United Stated; stated Council has an opportunity to pass the resolution as a step forward: Emily Nielson, Alameda. Expressed support for making changes to reduce racism in the City and many items in the resolution; expressed concern about portions of the resolution; stated Officers need be trained to respond to calls; appropriate staffing must occur; expressed support for having those who inappropriately call the Police taking a course in appropriate calls: Kelly Cope, Alameda. Discussed her experience with racism; expressed support for the resolution; urged Special Meeting Alameda City Council 7 July 14, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-14.pdf |