Meeting Time: September 02, 2020 at 9:00am MST
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19 Street Mural Pilot Program

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    Michele Florea about 4 years ago

    BLM is a legitimate movement, racism is unfortunately alive and well, and we need this mural as a reminder that racism must end. Thank you for considering this mural, which could be a community effort, much like the Prescott Public Library organized a paint fest in the early 2000s to paint a gigantic mural on its walls.

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    Diane Dittbrenner about 4 years ago

    I absolutely DO NOT want a BLM mural painted on our downtown streets. This will only invite violence and rioting to our city, which so far Phoenix has been able to avoid. BLM is a Marxist organization working to destroy our country!

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    Greg Herman about 4 years ago

    Absolutely no Black Lives Matter crap in downtown Phoenix. You will only drive away more and more people from the city. Even to consider such a bad idea sounds like people need to be replaced on the city Council quickly

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    A B about 4 years ago

    I strongly oppose painting a Marxist organization mural anywhere in Phoenix. BLM, Inc. is a domestic terrorist organization that supports violence, the destruction of the family and our American values.

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    John Pavkovich about 4 years ago

    I am writing to oppose any type of mural or street markings in support of a marxist anti American group. The BLM is responsible for millions of dollars in damages to cities across the country, not to mention the deaths associated to their actions. This city , nor any other city should give credence to any terrorist organization. In addition, any painting done on city streets is a hazard to motorcycle riders. The paint can become extremely slippery in wet weather. Think city lawsuits !

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    Laura Nichols about 4 years ago

    I do not approve the use of taxpayer roadways for for signage, including political slogans such as black lives matter. Do not desecrate any of our city streets with so called social justice memes - when you stop aborting 900 black babies everyday and the black an black killings stop in democrat run cities - then we can believe your lives matter.

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    Vanessa Pettit about 4 years ago

    STRONGLY OPPOSE !! i DO NOT support or respect a group that kills innocent people EVERY single weekend !! They have stated that they don't care about ANY lives. They have admitted they are a Marxist organization and that is their agenda as well as to remove President Trump. They support and pay rioters and looters. They are ruining our country, our history and killing our citizens and police officers. It is unconscionable and disgusting that we are even CONSIDERING this !!!! STAND UP AZ

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    Cheri Tuttle about 4 years ago

    All lives matter! Always have, always will. BLM is Marxist and allowing a mural endorsing this agenda will not in any way help bring about unity in our city.

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    Shannon Harrison about 4 years ago

    I oppose the mural because it is named for a divisive Marxist organization that does not necessarily align with the plight of black Americans. Instead it promotes an extremist political agenda that encourages violence and unrest. This mural would also imply that Arizonans don't already support peace and the well being of our black brothers and sisters. Instead we should create points of pride that our community can unite behind and appreciate for years to come.

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    Krystal Powell about 4 years ago

    I do not want a BLM murual in AZ period. The BLM organization spews hate and venom. They are behind malicious attacks against innocent American citizens. Cities with strong BLM presence, including those with muruals have seen inexcusable violence against our citizens. This movement propagates hate, violence, and rioting. It supports further division of our citizens. I do not support or condone the actions of BLM and fear this will fuel the fire in Phoenix.

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    Jared McPherson about 4 years ago

    This is a Marxist organization. They don't want better 4 this City or the People. They r asking 4 the Police 2 be FULLY defunded. Which only puts citizens lives in danger n allows criminals 2 run free reined. This would also be a political statement n will only cause divide when we need unitey. BLM loots and riots when they don't get their way. They don't want peace and prosperity for actual Black lives. If they did they would look into community outreach. They'll burn down society if they can.

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    AJ Marsden about 4 years ago

    NOTHING other than legal street markings in designated colors should be painted on our streets. Our streets are marked with prescribed and predictable colors and markings for traffic control and safety. Our streets should stay that way to keep us safe to travel. No non profits, businesses, organizations, and individuals should put any markings or messages on our streets. NOT ANYONE. NOT ANYTHING. Our streets
    are not billboards.

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    Larry Linhart about 4 years ago

    I'm against the BLM,mural. If,in Phoenix a mural should say "ALL LIVES MATTER". I believe the city is asking for trouble that it doesn't need. If,the city feels that racial tensions are that bad. Then have a panel to discuss the existing problems and how to solve them. Don't turn Phoenix into a Portland /Seattle/Chicago/Minnesota etc etc etc

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    Robert Blackmer about 4 years ago

    With the Marxist foundation and some leaders espousing open support for rioting and the whole group endorsing it by not condemning it along with more cops dying each year than unarmed black men not resisting arrest, Blue Lives Matter would make more sense.

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    Alyssa Garcia about 4 years ago

    BLM is a movement to stand by and the message is loud and should be understood!

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    Von Wa about 4 years ago

    I strongly oppose. Black Lives Matter is a symbol of hatred. America is made of of all races and cultures and catering to one race is racist and discriminatory in itself and harmful to the culture of our nation.

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    Trevor Lorance about 4 years ago

    BLM has been nothing but divisive and anti American.

    Show us the evidence of:
    - Phoenicians not believing black lives matter presently
    - BLM improving race relations
    - The ongoing maintenance cost estimates of vandalism of the mural, police protection & investigation costs, and prosecution costs of said vandalism
    - BLM donations going towards improving black lives and not going to the DNC

    What are the limiting principles? Will you paint:
    - Brown LM?
    - White LM?
    - Trans LM?
    - Jews LM?
    - MAGA?

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    Stacey Stecker about 4 years ago

    I oppose the installation of a mural by a non-governmental political group because it opens the door for all such groups to also have a mural or something similar; or the ability for groups to sue the city if denied while this was allowed. An art installation of a phoenix that could represent all who rise up to become better, or something similarly inclusive, seems a prudent choice.

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    Derek Mardier about 4 years ago

    Black Lives Matter is a political organization who makes no secret about their Marxist goals and aspirations. This is not an opinion rather it is a fact that is supported by visiting the organization's own website. If Black Lives Matter is approved as a mural, then all political murals should be welcomed including MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. If we want to acknowledge black americans, then I would suggest ALL LIVES MATTER mural since that would include blacks, asians, whites, etc....

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    Angela Wahlstrom about 4 years ago

    I vote NO on the Black Lives Matter Mural. BLM has brought nothing but destruction and chaos to Democratic cities. BLM doesn’t support Black Lives and that has been proven in the murders of so many innocent black adults and children in the last few months. BLM has done nothing but burn cities, burn businesses (including black owned businesses) loot stores and caused racial division. They are waging a war on our Police Officers and this mural would be a smack in the face to ALL cultures.