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City Council <br />Meeting Minutes September 17, 2019 <br />great attitude, gets along with kids, he is what we want in a chief. He stated <br />that he believes that an organization should promote from within by taking <br />people that are qualified and promoting them. This is what we have with Bob <br />Klett, a good guy, honest, so please reward him. <br />Emma Mayers, student at Texas State and here on behalf of Move Texas. She <br />supports LEAD and spoke in favor of the cite and release policy as this will <br />impact young residents. The average age in San Marcos is 23 years old so it is <br />important to listen to these young perspectives. She provided some facts on <br />cite and release and stated that out of 327 offenses that were eligible for cite <br />and release only 20 were released with just a citation. She stated that for many <br />this impacts their life and livelihood. Once booked for a non-violent crime, <br />many can't get bond and this could mean the loss of a job, their school and <br />housing. Mistakes shouldn't cost them their future simply because they do not <br />have the money to make bond. This system takes advantage of the <br />economically disadvantaged. We need to end the wealth -based detention <br />system in our community. The people impacted are her friends, those that <br />support themselves to work through college, pay their own tuition and <br />housing, and do not rely on their parents. It is her hope that she doesn't have <br />to worry about the safety of her friends and community. She looks forward to <br />the implementation of this policy. <br />Sara Lee Underwood -Myers, voter, resident, public servant, volunteer, stated <br />that she loves Texas State Students, but has zero tolerance for drugs and <br />alcohol. She stated homeless is a problem, alcohol is a problem so please abide <br />by the law. She is upset about a cite and release policy and does not support it. <br />She spoke on National Night Out and expressed her support of Chief Bob <br />Klett. Please do not tie his hands to make him chief. She stated the Council of <br />Neighborhood Association (CONA) will have a candidate forum for Place 1 <br />and 2 and hopes everyone votes and votes early. <br />Marisa Luna, spoke on behalf of Move Texas and stated that she is here to <br />speak in favor of cite and release and LEAD. When implemented properly this <br />will affect our community but help the County save money by keeping <br />non-violent offenders out of our county jail. In addition, individuals that are <br />charged will not have to pay bonds and fees as these are just extra obstacles for <br />them to gain their freedom. Not implementing this program will affect our low <br />income and young people in the community. For students one non-violent <br />mistake could be detrimental to their future. We want change and her hope is <br />that the next Police Chief direct us towards LEAD. She hopes Council will <br />accept the ordinance on criminal justice reform and adopt it in October. <br />City of San Marcos Page 4 <br />