HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27-20 Public Comment - I. Shaida - Racial justice and systemic inequalitiesFrom:agenda@bozeman.net
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Subject:Thank you for your public comment.
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 5:45:17 PM
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Email:
agenda@bozeman.net
Mail to:
Attn: City Commission
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771
First Name isabel
Last Name shaida
Email Address isa.shaida@gmail.com
Phone Number 9144416110
Comments
Dear City Commission.
Thank you for taking into consideration the concerns of citizens regarding Racial Justice and systemic
inequities.
It is concerning to me however that in the review:
1) no BIPOC were consulted. How can we create sustainable change if we do not hear from the people
primarily affected?
2) the police chief and city staff cannot provide an unbiased look at their own policies and actions.
3) 8 can’t wait is an unacceptable model for reform that the creators themselves have apologized for.
Quote: “if you are a legislator who has adopted these policies or are considering it, please know that it will
take many strategies to move beyond policing and use this time to learn more and listen to the needs of
your community.”
4) someone outside of the police force needs to be responsible for reviewing police use of force and
misconduct.
I understand the intention of this review was great. But we must be more creative in our processes and be
willing to come up with new models if we are going to dismantle the systems that have been built over
hundreds of years to maintain inequity.
We must not just create new restrictions and regulations, we must also invest in new systems of care. We
must create foundations of support for people.
Thank you for your time.
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