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We asked people in Raleigh where they would reallocate the ENTIRE Raleigh Police Department budget of $111 million into the community. Over 500+ people responded.
Here's the data! #RefundRaleigh #DefundRPD
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Here's the data! #RefundRaleigh #DefundRPD
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Over 70% of respondents marked a zipcode within the Raleigh city limits: 27610 was the most frequently listed.
49% of respondents are ages 25-39
38% ages 18-24
8% ages 40-59
3% ages 60+
2% ages 13-17
49% of respondents are ages 25-39
38% ages 18-24
8% ages 40-59
3% ages 60+
2% ages 13-17
91% of respondents listed Affordable Housing as a priority for the City of Raleigh
85% - Quality Education
80% - Accessible Healthcare
80% - Jobs w/ Benefits and a Livable wage
77% - The revitalization of SouthEast Raleigh
85% - Quality Education
80% - Accessible Healthcare
80% - Jobs w/ Benefits and a Livable wage
77% - The revitalization of SouthEast Raleigh
We asked Raleigh residents to define what a safe community looks like to them. To no surprise, individuals did NOT define a safe community with more policing.
Here are a few samples:
Here are a few samples:
"A safe community in my opinion is place where people from all races, genders live in peace. I would like to see more money allocated to the urban areas. South side Raleigh & North side Raleigh are like night & day."
A safe community looks like one that gives everyone equitable access to food, healthcare, transit, and education. Bike and walk-friendly roads, increased access to fresh/local produce and food, and a thriving education system."
"A safe community prioritizes people over profit, and resources are distributed democratically and to ensure that no person, no child, goes without. A safe community listens and learns from mistakes, and is engaged, focused, open. A safe community refuses to accept injustice."
"One where the police presence has been significantly reduced or eliminated altogether. Opportunities and programs that are freely accessible to all. One where those in danger or at risk can safely call or text a trained individual who specializes in the threat at hand."
