As a third generation resident of Phoenix I strongly oppose the allocation of funding to Phoenix PD. I humbly urge you to put these funds towards community development and action, including education, public health, and other social services. Please consider putting funds towards non-violent response programs that social work and mental health departments can provide. Please listen to those most at risk in our community.
I oppose the funding for the Phoenix Police department and urge you to cut the budget, and reallocate the funding towards communities that have been hurt by them the most. The Phoenix Police is statistically ranked highest in the country for cases of police killing civilians. PD forces across the county have proven that implementing various training have not ended police brutality! We need to invest in mental health trauma services, adequate housing, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
I oppose the proposed budget because there is no reason the Phoenix PD should be allocated so much money. There are plenty of other programs that actually ensure the well-being and lives of the people of Phoenix. There should be programs made for Citizen Oversight so we can hold the police accountable for their actions, and that's something part of the nearly $1 billion dollar budget should go to.
As a Phoenix resident, I implore you to reduce the budgeted spending for the Police Department and reallocate those funds to the community where they will create a positive lasting impact: education and teacher salary; improved walkability and dedicated bike paths throughout the city; house the homeless; improve the sustainability of the city. Invest in things that improve lives of citizens and there will be less need for policing. Make Phoenix a world-class city.
I would much rather see tax dollars going towards community resources that would lower crime rates in the first place than increased funding for a police force that often works in opposition to the interests of the people in the communities they're meant to protect.
I strongly oppose the $944,680,555 and believe we need to further fund our communities. The Phoenix police department occupied, tear gasses, and terrorized the Garfield Historic District on the night of May 31st 2020. Residents were arrested while they were in front of their house. Residents passes out from the tear gas in the neighborhood and awoke to being in hand cuffs. The police used copy and paste evidence and had no probable cause.
I strongly oppose this proposed budget, specifically the funding towards the Phoenix Police Department. Due to their brutality and incapability of deescalating situations, we can see that there is no need to allocate even more funds to a violent police force abusing their position. Instead, I propose we focus on the betterment of our communities through prioritizing healthcare and education.
I oppose the proposed $994,680,555 allocated to our public safety department for the 2020-21 fiscal year. I request that money instead be reallocated to Civilian Oversight, community development, and social services. We need to make educated decisions based upon what our community genuinely needs and right now intensifying our police force is not it
I absolutely oppose the nearly $1 billion allocated to the Phoenix PD. The Phoenix PD is one of the most violent in the nation and needs serious, swift reform. Phoenix residents and workers can not accept being policed by an institution with a vast history of violence and brutality, one which antagonizes and unfairly targets minorities and the poor. This money would make a world of difference for social services, education and other programs that would benefit citizens instead of harming them.
As a lifelong Phoenix resident and tax-paying citizen of AZ, I demand that the city council increase the proposed budgets for community development and enrichment and drastically reduce the budget for the public safety department. The nearly $1bn budget for the most lethal PD in the US is unacceptable. The city of Phoenix is in desperate need of resources allocated for healthcare, housing, education, and other public services that will ensure the health and prosperity of ALL Phoenix residents.
The Phoenix police has one of the highest civilian death counts in the country. They should not be rewarded with a budget increase.
Reallocate the funds to actually benefit the city instead of allowing the police to continue to terrorize and kill the people they're supposed to protect. The funds will be better spent if used for addressing affordable housing, healthcare, education, employment, and public transport.
I oppose the proposed $994,680,555 allocated to our public safety department for the 2020-21 fiscal year. I request that money instead be reallocated to Civilian Oversight, community development, and social services.
I strongly oppose additional funding of the police. There are several other programs that would benefit from more funding and there is no need to support something known to oppress the community. We need accountability for cops.
I thank the Phoenix PD for the work that they do. They are civil servants working tirelessly for us and they deserve our support. However, I cannot support the mode in which the department operates. Based on death rates, use of force, and low levels of community trust, Phoenix PD seems to operate in a warrior mindset. I ask for their modus operandi to become one of guardians and with proven change in outcomes I would be happy to support increased financial allocation.
I strongly oppose the nearly $1 billion allocated to the Phoenix Police Department. The Phoenix PD is one of the most violent in the nation and needs serious and swift reform. Phoenix residents and workers can not accept being policed by an institution which such a comprehensive history of violence and brutality and antagonizes and unfairly targets minorities and the poor. This $1 billion should instead be directed towards building up community infrastructure, environmental, and social programs.
I strongly oppose the proposed budget and believe what our community needs most is the reallocation of funds from the police to programs that support the well being of all individuals. Our community needs investments in mental health and trauma services, affordable housing, and healthcare. We also need a just civilian oversight board to maintain order and promote equity.
What our community needs is to defund police, who enforce and escalate violence and inequality. We should reallocate funds to community leaders and organizations who work for towards equality and justice.
Defund the Phoenix PD - statistically ranked highest in the country for cases of police killing civilians. We ask that you increase the proposed $24,760 and $26.837,014 budgets for community development and community enrichment. Redirecting funds toward areas such as mental health and trauma services, education and after school care, adequate housing, healthcare, and employment opportunities will help create and sustain a truly safe community.
As a third generation resident of Phoenix I strongly oppose the allocation of funding to Phoenix PD. I humbly urge you to put these funds towards community development and action, including education, public health, and other social services. Please consider putting funds towards non-violent response programs that social work and mental health departments can provide. Please listen to those most at risk in our community.
I oppose the funding for the Phoenix Police department and urge you to cut the budget, and reallocate the funding towards communities that have been hurt by them the most. The Phoenix Police is statistically ranked highest in the country for cases of police killing civilians. PD forces across the county have proven that implementing various training have not ended police brutality! We need to invest in mental health trauma services, adequate housing, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
I oppose the proposed budget because there is no reason the Phoenix PD should be allocated so much money. There are plenty of other programs that actually ensure the well-being and lives of the people of Phoenix. There should be programs made for Citizen Oversight so we can hold the police accountable for their actions, and that's something part of the nearly $1 billion dollar budget should go to.
1. Fund a Police Civilian Review Board (CRB).
2. Provide implicit bias, deescalation tactics trainings immediately.
Stop senseless police killings in Phoenix. Aggressive, abusive & racist police must be held accountable. NOW.
The Phoenix Police Department is one of the most violent in this country. Stop funding this department until they clean their ranks.
As a Phoenix resident, I implore you to reduce the budgeted spending for the Police Department and reallocate those funds to the community where they will create a positive lasting impact: education and teacher salary; improved walkability and dedicated bike paths throughout the city; house the homeless; improve the sustainability of the city. Invest in things that improve lives of citizens and there will be less need for policing. Make Phoenix a world-class city.
I would much rather see tax dollars going towards community resources that would lower crime rates in the first place than increased funding for a police force that often works in opposition to the interests of the people in the communities they're meant to protect.
I oppose the funding of the Phoenix PD and would like to see the funds be reallocated to community enrichment.
I strongly oppose the $944,680,555 and believe we need to further fund our communities. The Phoenix police department occupied, tear gasses, and terrorized the Garfield Historic District on the night of May 31st 2020. Residents were arrested while they were in front of their house. Residents passes out from the tear gas in the neighborhood and awoke to being in hand cuffs. The police used copy and paste evidence and had no probable cause.
I strongly oppose this proposed budget, specifically the funding towards the Phoenix Police Department. Due to their brutality and incapability of deescalating situations, we can see that there is no need to allocate even more funds to a violent police force abusing their position. Instead, I propose we focus on the betterment of our communities through prioritizing healthcare and education.
I oppose the proposed $994,680,555 allocated to our public safety department for the 2020-21 fiscal year. I request that money instead be reallocated to Civilian Oversight, community development, and social services. We need to make educated decisions based upon what our community genuinely needs and right now intensifying our police force is not it
I absolutely oppose the nearly $1 billion allocated to the Phoenix PD. The Phoenix PD is one of the most violent in the nation and needs serious, swift reform. Phoenix residents and workers can not accept being policed by an institution with a vast history of violence and brutality, one which antagonizes and unfairly targets minorities and the poor. This money would make a world of difference for social services, education and other programs that would benefit citizens instead of harming them.
As a lifelong Phoenix resident and tax-paying citizen of AZ, I demand that the city council increase the proposed budgets for community development and enrichment and drastically reduce the budget for the public safety department. The nearly $1bn budget for the most lethal PD in the US is unacceptable. The city of Phoenix is in desperate need of resources allocated for healthcare, housing, education, and other public services that will ensure the health and prosperity of ALL Phoenix residents.
The Phoenix police has one of the highest civilian death counts in the country. They should not be rewarded with a budget increase.
Reallocate the funds to actually benefit the city instead of allowing the police to continue to terrorize and kill the people they're supposed to protect. The funds will be better spent if used for addressing affordable housing, healthcare, education, employment, and public transport.
I oppose the proposed $994,680,555 allocated to our public safety department for the 2020-21 fiscal year. I request that money instead be reallocated to Civilian Oversight, community development, and social services.
I strongly oppose additional funding of the police. There are several other programs that would benefit from more funding and there is no need to support something known to oppress the community. We need accountability for cops.
I thank the Phoenix PD for the work that they do. They are civil servants working tirelessly for us and they deserve our support. However, I cannot support the mode in which the department operates. Based on death rates, use of force, and low levels of community trust, Phoenix PD seems to operate in a warrior mindset. I ask for their modus operandi to become one of guardians and with proven change in outcomes I would be happy to support increased financial allocation.
I strongly oppose the nearly $1 billion allocated to the Phoenix Police Department. The Phoenix PD is one of the most violent in the nation and needs serious and swift reform. Phoenix residents and workers can not accept being policed by an institution which such a comprehensive history of violence and brutality and antagonizes and unfairly targets minorities and the poor. This $1 billion should instead be directed towards building up community infrastructure, environmental, and social programs.
I strongly oppose the proposed budget and believe what our community needs most is the reallocation of funds from the police to programs that support the well being of all individuals. Our community needs investments in mental health and trauma services, affordable housing, and healthcare. We also need a just civilian oversight board to maintain order and promote equity.
What our community needs is to defund police, who enforce and escalate violence and inequality. We should reallocate funds to community leaders and organizations who work for towards equality and justice.
Defund the Phoenix PD - statistically ranked highest in the country for cases of police killing civilians. We ask that you increase the proposed $24,760 and $26.837,014 budgets for community development and community enrichment. Redirecting funds toward areas such as mental health and trauma services, education and after school care, adequate housing, healthcare, and employment opportunities will help create and sustain a truly safe community.