Posted on May 21, 2020
On Thursday, May 21, 2020, at a city council finance committee hearing, members and leaders of Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) called for deep NYPD budget cuts, and a redirection of resources toward underfunded city agencies that will need to play a large role in driving an equitable recovery for New Yorkers hit hardest by COVID-19. Written and oral comments were submitted by Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) and CPR Members from Audre Lorde Project; Arab American Association of NY; Girls for Gender Equity; Jews for Racial and Economic Justice; and Justice Committee.
Click below to read full written testimony from CPR and CPR members:
Communities United for Police Reform Testimony - Anthonine Pierre (oral testimony delivered - longer written testimony will be posted when available)
Audre Lorde Project (testimony will be posted when available)
Arab American Association of NY (testimony will be posted when available)
Girls for Gender Equity - Diana
Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (testimony will be posted when available)
Justice Committee - Gwen Carr (mother of Eric Garner)
Justice Committee - London Arnold
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