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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAbigail Medina_Public comment 7_15_ 2020 agenda item 7_1 (sales tax)_RedactedFrom:Abigail Medina To:Public Comments (publiccomments@sbcity.org) Subject:Public comment 7/15/ 2020 agenda item 7.1 (sales tax) Date:Wednesday, July 15, 2020 12:27:42 AM Public comment: "It is sad to see that only 3% of the city budget goes towards parks and recreation. That 3% of the budget goes towards community and economic development, and 1% to the library out of our city’s entire budget. How can our communities thrive if only 7% of the entire budget is set aside for our communities development? This shows a lack of investment in the people and our wellbeing. Instead, 63% of the budget funds police. I support public safety, but the answer to reducing crime is not giving more money to police. Research shows there are more efficient and successful alternatives. There needs to be more resources for people to address the variety of needs in our community. I cannot consciously support this sales tax if the majority of the city's budget is being allocated towards the police department." -- Abigail Medina Candidate for CA Senate District 23 www.abigailforsenate.com